The market continues its search for an equilibrium point

MARKET OUTLOOK
The VN-Index declined by more than 12 points today, closing at 1,207.07. Market breadth tilted to the negative side with 15 out of 18 sectors losing ground, led by the Financial Services sector. Regarding foreign investor activity, net buying was recorded on both the HSX and HNX exchanges. Capital flow showed signs of rotation across sectors in search of short-term profits. The VN-Index remains on a path to find a new equilibrium after the recent V-shaped rebound. On a positive note, the trading range has been narrowing session by session, suggesting a potential new balance point around the 1,210 level.

FUTURES CONTRACTS
Futures contracts decreased according to the movement of VN30, except for VN30F2505.

COVERED WARRANTS
During the trading session on 21/04/2025, warrants fluctuated according to the correction of the underlying stocks.

HIGHLIGHT
• VN-Index -12.05 points, closing at 1207.07 points. HNX-Index -1.63 points, closing at 211.47 points.
• Pulling the index up: STB (+0.91), SHB (+0.35), REE (+0.32), NVL (+0.31), BCM (+0.31).
• Pulling the index down: VIC (-3.94), BID (-1.16), HPG (-0.75), GVR (-0.75), LPB (-0.60).
• The matched trade value of VN-Index reached VND 17,351 billion, decreased -16.76% compared to the previous session. The total transaction value reached VND 18,595 billion.
• The trading range is 21.14 points. The market had 181 gainers, 63 remaining unchanged, 339 losers.
• Foreign investors' net buying value: VND 166.78 billion on HOSE, including FPT (VND 156.71 billion), VIC (VND 152.51 billion), E1VFVN30 (VND 74.64 billion), SHB (VND 65.24 billion), VRE (VND 60.57 billion). Foreign investors were net buyers on HNX with the value of VND 17.78 billion.

BSC30, BSC50 PERFORMANCE
• BSC30 -0.54%. Positive stocks: STB (+4.93%), PVS (+3.46%), TPB (+2.65%).
• BSC50 -0.95%. Positive stocks: REE (+4.12%), BMP (+3.16%), FRT (+3.07%).