BSC Brief | 18.08: The market trend remains unclear

MARKET OUTLOOK
The VN-Index rose toward the 1,750-point level in the morning session before selling pressure returned in the afternoon, pushing the index down to close at 1,732.02 points, up 4.56 points from the previous session. Market breadth was negative, with 11 out of 18 sectors declining. Personal & Household Goods posted the steepest loss, followed by Retail and Insurance. In contrast, Oil & Gas led the gains amid escalating developments in the conflict in the Middle East. Regarding foreign investor activity, foreign investors were net sellers on the HSX while recording net buying on the HNX and UPCoM. The index formed a candlestick with a long upper shadow, reflecting increased selling pressure as it rebounded toward the MA10 resistance level (around 1,760 points) and failed to hold above the MA20. The market is currently fluctuating within a narrow range, while low liquidity indicates that the trend remains unclear. Investors are advised to continue trading cautiously.

FUTURES CONTRACTS
All VN30 futures contracts declined in line with the VN30 Index.

COVERED WARRANTS
During the trading session on 18/08/2026, most covered warrants fluctuated in line with the fluctuating movement of the underlying stocks.

HIGHLIGHT
• VN-Index +4.56 points, closing at 1732.02 points. HNX-Index +3.68 points, closing at 282.32 points.
• Pulling the index up: VIC (+3.39), GAS (+2.42), BSR (+1.36), VHM (+0.90), PLX (+0.72).
• Pulling the index down: TCB (-1.41), LPB (-0.57), DMX (-0.40), HPG (-0.36), VCB (-0.36).
• The matched trade value of VN-Index reached VND 11,556 billion, increased 9.25% compared to the previous session. The total transaction value reached VND 15,015 billion.
• The trading range is 26.53 points. The market had 129 gainers, 76 remaining unchanged, 167 losers.
• Foreign investors' net selling value: VND -768.32 billion on HOSE, including VIC (VND -150.74 billion), VPB (VND -116.73 billion), SSI (VND -65.12 billion), VCB (VND -61.03 billion), VHM (VND -49.53 billion). Foreign investors were net buyers on HNX with the value of VND 7.22 billion.

BSC30, BSC50 PERFORMANCE
• BSC30 -0.03%. Positive stocks: BSR (+4.62%), PVS (+3.48%), VHM (+1.47%).
• BSC50 -0.18%. Positive stocks: PLX (+6.90%), GAS (+5.56%), VTP (+2.19%).