Vietnam's VN-Index Achieves Record High of 1,950 Points, Fails to Hold Gains
VNExpress Kinh Doanh • 05/19/2026
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Summary
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The VN-Index declined by 15 points compared to the reference and closed at 1,913 points, failing to conquer the 1,950-point threshold as predicted. Pressure to sell stocks focused on state-owned enterprises has affected the index's performance.
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Background & Analysis Scope
- The analysis focuses on the movement of VN-Index and state-owned stocks.
- The current market situation shows a strong selling pressure on state-owned stocks.
- Mechanism of Action:
- The selling pressure on state-owned stocks has led to a 15-point decline in VN-Index.
- Expectations of breaking the 1,950-point barrier by many analysis groups have not been met due to selling pressure.
- Industry/Stock Groups Benefiting or Under Pressure:
- State-owned stocks are under selling pressure.
- Stocks in the industrial and financial sectors may benefit from market developments.
Risks to watch
- Risk of selling pressure on state-owned stocks.
- Risk of changes in the government's policy towards state-owned enterprises.
- Short-term Timeframe:
- The movement of VN-Index and state-owned stocks in the short term will depend on selling pressure.
- There may be opportunities to buy back state-owned stocks if selling pressure decreases.
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The VN-Index fell by 15 points due to the pressure of selling shares in state-controlled companies, thus unable to conquer the 1,950-point mark as predicted by many analyst groups.