VN-Index fluctuated around the 1,250-1,260 range with low liquidity

Market outlook
In this morning's session, the VN-Index retreated and traded around the 1,253-1,255 range. However, in the afternoon session, the market witnessed a slight recovery, closing at 1,257.50 points, up nearly 3 points compared to the previous day. Market breadth tilted toward the positive, with 14/18 sectors increasing, of which the Communication sector led the rally with a nearly 6% increase compared to the previous session, followed by the Tourism & Leisure and Automobiles & Components sectors. On the other hand, the Insurance sector recorded a decline. In today's session, foreign investors returned to net buying on the HSX but continued to net sell on the HNX. In the upcoming sessions, the trend of VN-Index will depend largely on investor cash flow in the psychological zone of 1,250-1,260.

Futures contracts
Contracts all increased following the movement of VN30.

Covered warrants
During the trading session on 20/12/2024, warrants fluctuated according to the correction of the underlying stocks.

Highlight
• VN-Index +2.83 points, closing at 1257.5 points. HNX-Index -0.47 points, closing at 227.07 points.
• Pulling the index up: HVN (+1.09), VNM (+0.56), FPT (+0.50), BCM (+0.30), MWG (+0.29).
• Pulling the index down: HPG (-0.23), BVH (-0.21), NVL (-0.16), VPI (-0.14), SAB (-0.12).
• The matched trade value of VN-Index reached VND 10,533 billion, decreased -31.50% compared to the previous session. The total transaction value reached VND 13,521 billion.
• The trading range is 5.1 points. The market had 238 gainers, 74 remaining unchanged, 149 losers.
• Foreign investors' net buying value: VND 34.56 billion on HOSE, including VNM (VND 125.74 billion), VIX (VND 104.96 billion), FPT (VND 87.02 billion), SIP (VND 84.79 billion), KDH (VND 57.72 billion). Foreign investors were net sellers on HNX with the value of VND -34.04 billion.

BSC30, BSC50 performance
• BSC30 -0.65%. Positive stocks: PVS (+1.76%), KDH (+1.71%), PVD (+0.21%).
• BSC50 -1.24%. Positive stocks: CSV (+2.38%), TNG (+1.56%), BMP (+0.81%).