BSC Brief | 20.08: Subdued trading on derivatives expiration day

MARKET OUTLOOK
The VN-Index fluctuated within a narrow range on low liquidity and closed at 1,734.24 points, increased 7.55 points (+0.44%) from the previous session. Market breadth was positive, with 13 out of 18 sectors advancing. Telecommunications led the gains, followed by Information Technology and Personal & Household Goods. In contrast, Media and Retail posted the steepest declines. Foreign investors continued to be net sellers on the HSX while recording net buying on the HNX and UPCoM. The market continued to trade within a narrow range and has yet to establish a clear short-term trend. Investors are advised to maintain a cautious trading approach.

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

COVERED WARRANTS
During the trading session on 20/08/2026, most covered warrants fluctuated in line with the fluctuating movement of the underlying stocks.

HIGHLIGHT
• VN-Index +7.55 points, closing at 1734.24 points. HNX-Index -1.43 points, closing at 278.55 points.
• Pulling the index up: VIC (+3.36), VCB (+0.73), CTG (+0.68), MBB (+0.61), MSN (+0.57).
• Pulling the index down: DMX (-0.48), LPB (-0.44), LPS (-0.29), GVR (-0.21), BCM (-0.17).
• The matched trade value of VN-Index reached VND 9,797 billion, decreased -2.43% compared to the previous session. The total transaction value reached VND 13,565 billion.
• The trading range is 12.9 points. The market had 165 gainers, 64 remaining unchanged, 137 losers.
• Foreign investors' net selling value: VND -617.05 billion on HOSE, including VIC (VND -88.74 billion), VPB (VND -87.03 billion), VIX (VND -73.39 billion), SSI (VND -71.57 billion), VHM (VND -57.41 billion). Foreign investors were net buyers on HNX with the value of VND 20.46 billion.

BSC30, BSC50 PERFORMANCE
• BSC30 +0.58%. Positive stocks: PVS (+2.78%), DCM (+2.62%), MSN (+2.56%).
• BSC50 -0.19%. Positive stocks: PNJ (+4.48%), SAB (+1.96%), FRT (+1.40%).