20241218_BSC_Vietnam Daily Review_VN_VN-Index recovered slightly supported by the Communication sector

Market outlook
This morning, the VN-Index traded within the range of 1,261-1,262 before bottom-fishing demand emerged in the afternoon session, helping the index recover and close at 1,266 points, up more than 4 points compared to the previous session. Market breadth tilted to the positive side with 16/18 sectors increasing points. Today, the Communication sector continued to lead with an increase of nearly 5%, followed by Oil & Gas, Healthcare,.... On the other hand, the Retail and Real Estate sectors recorded slight declines, down 0.04% compared to the previous session. Regarding foreign trading, today this sector bought slightly on the HSX, ending the previous net selling streak, while still maintaining net selling on the HNX. Investors please note that tomorrow marks the derivatives expiration session, and 20/11 will be the expiration date for some ETF funds.

Futures contracts
Futures contracts increased according to the movement of VN30, except for VN30F2412, 

Covered warrants
During the trading session on 18/12/2024, warrants fluctuated according to the correction of the underlying stocks.

Highlight
• VN-Index +4.28 points, closing at 1266 points. HNX-Index +0.54 points, closing at 227.43 points.
• Pulling the index up: HPG (+0.55), BID (+0.35), GAS (+0.29), LPB (+0.28), FPT (+0.25).
• Pulling the index down: VHM (-0.39), VJC (-0.12), BHN (-0.06), ACB (-0.05), VSH (-0.05).
• The matched trade value of VN-Index reached VND 8,828 billion, increased 1.41% compared to the previous session. The total transaction value reached VND 148,800 billion.
• The trading range is 5.04 points. The market had 245 gainers, 84 remaining unchanged, 130 losers.
• Foreign investors' net buying value: VND 5.35 billion on HOSE, including FPT (VND 95.91 billion), HDB (VND 66.04 billion), HPG (VND 59.99 billion), DBC (VND 57.68 billion), DHC (VND 31.30 billion). Foreign investors were net sellers on HNX with the value of VND -43.86 billion.

BSC30, BSC50 performance
• BSC30 -0.19%. Positive stocks: DGW (+1.71%), KDH (+1.16%), CTR (+1.08%).
• BSC50 -0.15%. Positive stocks: VTP (+2.54%), QNS (+2.16%), TNG (+1.99%).