FPT leads foreign buying with VND 203B as VN-Index surges 30 points

Overview

On August 26, 2026, foreign investors were net buyers of approximately VND 14 billion across Vietnamese exchanges, with FPT Corp (HOSE: FPT) receiving the largest net purchase on HOSE at over VND 203 billion. The VN-Index surged nearly 30 points to close at 1,821, driven by large-cap buying, while foreign flows remained balanced. This report breaks down the foreign trading activity across HOSE, HNX, and UPCOM.

Key Facts

• Foreign investors net bought about VND 14 billion across the entire market on August 26.
• FPT was the top net-bought stock on HOSE, with foreign investors purchasing over VND 203 billion.
• TCB and PNJ followed with net purchases of VND 136 billion and VND 100 billion, respectively.
• CTG led net selling on HOSE with VND 78 billion, followed by ACB (VND 78 billion) and VHM (VND 61 billion).
• On HNX, foreign investors net bought VND 46 billion, with CEO receiving VND 30 billion and PVS VND 19 billion.
• On UPCOM, foreign investors net bought VND 11 billion, with MSR leading at VND 5 billion; ABB was the top net-sold stock at VND 4 billion.
• VN-Index closed at 1,821 points, up nearly 30 points, with HOSE trading value exceeding VND 19,800 billion.

What Happened

Foreign trading on August 26 was nearly balanced, with net buying of about VND 14 billion across the market. On HOSE, foreign investors net sold VND 43 billion, but FPT stood out as the most bought stock, attracting over VND 203 billion. TCB and PNJ also saw significant inflows of VND 136 billion and VND 100 billion, respectively. On the selling side, CTG led with VND 78 billion, followed by ACB and VHM.

On HNX, foreign investors were net buyers of VND 46 billion, with CEO receiving the largest inflow of VND 30 billion, followed by PVS at VND 19 billion. Other stocks like SHS and C69 also saw small net purchases. IDC faced the largest net selling pressure on HNX at VND 10 billion, with MST, KSF, and TNG also sold.

On UPCOM, foreign investors net bought VND 11 billion, with MSR leading at VND 5 billion, and TIN and ACV also seeing modest inflows. ABB was the top net-sold stock at VND 4 billion, with other names like QNS and DAN also sold.

The market rally was driven by strong buying in large-cap stocks, with the VN-Index rising nearly 30 points to 1,821. Trading liquidity remained high, with HOSE turnover exceeding VND 19,800 billion.

Market Context

FPT closed at VND 72,600 on August 26, up from recent levels, reflecting strong foreign demand. The stock has been a consistent favorite among foreign investors due to its technology and digital transformation exposure. CTG, which led net selling, closed at VND 31,850, while TCB and PNJ closed at VND 33,450 and VND 43,100, respectively. The VN-Index’s surge to 1,821 points indicates a bullish sentiment, though foreign flows were mixed across sectors. The overall net buying of VND 14 billion is modest, suggesting foreign investors are selectively accumulating positions rather than making broad bets.

Strategic Significance

FPT’s leading position in foreign net buying highlights its strategic importance in Vietnam’s technology sector, which is a key beneficiary of digitalization and global supply chain shifts. The continued foreign interest in FPT, despite market volatility, suggests confidence in its long-term growth prospects. For CTG, the net selling pressure may reflect profit-taking or sector rotation, but its role as a major state-owned bank remains significant. The balanced foreign flows overall indicate that foreign investors are not uniformly bullish or bearish, but are focusing on specific names with strong fundamentals or growth stories.

What to Watch

• Follow-up foreign flow data for FPT in the coming sessions to see if the buying momentum persists.
• CTG’s price action and any announcements that could explain the sustained net selling.
• The VN-Index’s ability to hold above 1,800 points, as this could attract further foreign inflows.
• Quarterly earnings reports from FPT and other heavily traded stocks for fundamental confirmation.
• Any regulatory changes or policy shifts affecting foreign ownership limits in Vietnamese listed companies.