VN-Index fell nearly 4 points.

At the close of trading on May 18, the VN-Index fell 3.86 points to 1,921.6 points; while the HNX-Index rose 2.35 points to 257.42 points.

The market leaned towards the selling side with 424 stocks declining, while 326 stocks increased. The VN30 basket alone saw a dominant red trend with 21 stocks falling and only 9 rising.

Market liquidity increased compared to the previous session. On the HOSE exchange, the trading volume reached over 708 million shares, equivalent to a value of over 20,800 billion VND. On the HNX exchange, the trading volume reached over 57.3 million shares, equivalent to a value of over 1,000 billion VND.

In the afternoon session, buying pressure returned, helping the VN-Index narrow its decline. However, selling pressure remained dominant, keeping the index in negative territory until the end of the session; VIC, VPB, BID, and HPG were the stocks with the most negative impact on the VN-Index, deducting more than 5.6 points. Conversely, GAS, BSR , GVR, and VHM maintained their positive performance, contributing to a market gain of over 7.1 points.

Sector performance showed a clear divergence. The media services sector experienced the sharpest decline in the market, falling by 3.15%, driven by stocks like FOX, VNZ, CTR, VGI, and YEG. This was followed by the non-essential consumer goods and information technology sectors, with many stocks under selling pressure such as MWG, PNJ,FPT , and CMG.

Conversely, the energy sector became a bright spot, rising 4.25%, notably BSR (up 4.96%), PLX (up 5.9%), along with PVS, PVD, and PVT maintaining positive momentum. On the HNX exchange, the index held its green thanks to the pull from stocks such as THD, KSF, PVS, and CEO.

Regarding foreign investor transactions, foreign investors returned to net selling of over 800 billion VND on the HOSE, focusing on HPG, VHM, VPB, and VIC stocks. Meanwhile, on the HNX, foreign investors net bought over 12.4 billion VND, mainly in CEO, IDC, PLC, and NTP stocks.

According to analysts, after the previous strong rally, the market is experiencing short-term profit-taking pressure as the VN-Index approaches its highs. However, liquidity remains positive, and capital continues to be diversified across sectors, indicating that investor sentiment is not overly pessimistic. In the short term, the market may continue to fluctuate as capital seeks opportunities in stock groups with specific supporting narratives.

Source: https://vtv.vn/vn-index-giam-gan-4-diem-100260518174514832.htm