BSC Brief | 20.05: Bottom-fishing demand helped the index recover to the reference level

MARKET OUTLOOK
The VN-Index declined from the opening of the morning session. After falling to the 1,859 level, bottom-fishing demand emerged and helped the index recover in the afternoon session, eventually closing at 1,913.23 points, nearly unchanged from the previous session. Market breadth tilted negative, with 11 out of 18 sectors declining, led by Automobiles & Parts, followed by Industrial Goods & Services. On the other hand, the Information Technology and Oil & Gas sectors posted positive performances. Regarding foreign flows, investors recorded net selling on HSX, while net buying was observed on HNX and UPCOM. Volatility around the previous peak zone has yet to show signs of ending; investors are advised to maintain a cautious stance during this period.

FUTURES CONTRACTS
VN30 futures contracts declined, except for VN30F1M.

COVERED WARRANTS
During the trading session on 20/05/2026, most covered warrants decreased.

HIGHLIGHT
• VN-Index +0.30 points, closing at 1913.23 points. HNX-Index +1.83 points, closing at 261.33 points.
• Pulling the index up: VIC (+2.65), VHM (+2.59), GAS (+1.71), FPT (+1.21), GVR (+0.92).
• Pulling the index down: CTG (-0.98), HDB (-0.93), MBB (-0.76), BID (-0.54), NVL (-0.36).
• The matched trade value of VN-Index reached VND 29,213 billion, increased 7.93% compared to the previous session. The total transaction value reached VND 31,853 billion.
• The trading range is 60.17 points. The market had 79 gainers, 48 remaining unchanged, 239 losers.
• Foreign investors' net selling value: VND -26.88 billion on HOSE, including MBB (VND -226.03 billion), ACB (VND -141.84 billion), VNM (VND -111.02 billion), TCB (VND -99.66 billion), HDB (VND -92.11 billion). Foreign investors were net buyers on HNX with the value of VND 25.35 billion.

BSC30, BSC50 PERFORMANCE
• BSC30 -0.74%. Positive stocks: FPT (+4.30%), PVS (+3.00%), BSR (+2.09%).
• BSC50 -0.69%. Positive stocks: PLX (+4.40%), IDC (+4.04%), GAS (+3.70%).