Stock market volatility: Choose stocks or choose safety?

(NLDO) – VN-Index suddenly dropped nearly 95 points (more than 5%) in just one session, making many investors wonder whether to choose stocks to hold or stay out and observe?

This morning, October 23, Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper will organize a talk show with the topic "Stock market fluctuates strongly: Choose stocks or choose safety?".

The program was held in the context of the VN-Index having just experienced days of strong fluctuations. After approaching the peak of 1,800 points, the VN-Index suddenly dropped nearly 95 points (more than 5%) on October 20 alone, shocking investors.

Notably, the session on October 20 was one of the strongest declines of over 5% in the history of the stock market - with a series of codes falling to the floor price - in the context of positive information after the upgrade; the US Federal Reserve (FED) started the cycle of interest rate reduction; the season of announcing third quarter business results with positive results from businesses. Many businesses and banks completed their profit plans for the whole year after only 9 months...

As of the end of October 22, VN-Index closed at 1,678 points.

What factors are affecting the end of the year and the outlook for early 2026, and what are the opportunities for investors in stock lines?

Guests participating in the program:

- Mr. Hoang Huy, Director of Analysis Department, Institutional Clients Division, Maybank Securities Company

- Mr. Nguyen Thanh Trung, General Director of FinSuccess Investment Joint Stock Company

Source: https://nld.com.vn/sang-23-10-talkshow-chung-khoan-bien-dong-manh-chon-co-phieu-hay-chon-an-toan-196251023074100948.htm