Foreign Net Selling Hits VND 905B on May 26; MSB Leads with VND 488B
This Aveluro analysis covers MSB (Hàng Hải Việt Nam) in the Banking sector. The classified event type is foreign flow, with negative sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 3.5/10. Aveluro classifies this story as a negative catalyst and risk signal for the affected stock. Source coverage came from Vietstock - Cổ phiếu, classified as a primary/top-tier source.
Key Facts
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Overview
On May 26, foreign investors net sold nearly VND 905 billion on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE), with MSB (Maritime Bank) absorbing the largest outflow of over VND 488 billion. In contrast, proprietary trading desks net bought more than VND 115 billion, focusing on VHM and VIC. The session highlights ongoing foreign divestment from Vietnamese banking stocks.
Key Facts
- Foreign investors net sold VND 905 billion on HOSE on May 26.
- MSB led the sell-off with net foreign selling of VND 488 billion.
- VHM (Vinhomes) saw net foreign selling of VND 121 billion.
- VIC (Vingroup) saw net foreign selling of VND 130 billion.
- HPG (Hoa Phat Group) saw net foreign selling of VND 150 billion.
- Proprietary trading desks net bought VND 115 billion, with VHM (VND 67 billion) and VIC (VND 38 billion) as top buys.
- PDR (Phat Dat Real Estate) was the top foreign buy, but only VND 64 billion.
What Happened
According to exchange data, foreign investors continued their net selling streak on May 26, with total net sell orders reaching nearly VND 905 billion on HOSE. MSB was the most heavily sold stock, with net foreign selling of over VND 488 billion, marking another day of intense foreign outflow from the bank. Other large-cap stocks also faced significant foreign selling: VHM (VND 121 billion), VIC (VND 130 billion), and HPG (VND 150 billion).
Meanwhile, proprietary trading desks at securities companies acted as net buyers, purchasing VND 115 billion worth of stocks. Their buying was concentrated in Vingroup-related stocks, with VHM and VIC receiving VND 67 billion and VND 38 billion, respectively. On the sell side, proprietary desks trimmed positions in VIB (VND 42 billion) and VPB (VND 24 billion).
Market Context
MSB closed at VND 14,650 on May 26, up 1.38% on the day despite heavy foreign selling, with volume of 16.2 million shares. VHM fell 3.09% to VND 153,800, and VIC dropped 2.65% to VND 213,000, reflecting broad selling pressure. HPG rose 0.62% to VND 24,250. The divergence between foreign and proprietary flows suggests that while foreign investors are reducing exposure to Vietnamese equities, local institutions are selectively accumulating blue chips.
Strategic Significance
The persistent foreign net selling in MSB, now a multi-day trend, signals waning foreign confidence in the bank’s near-term outlook. This may be tied to concerns about asset quality or sector-wide headwinds. The concentration of foreign selling in banking (MSB, VIB, VPB) and real estate (VHM, VIC) indicates a rotation away from these sectors. Proprietary buying of VHM and VIC, however, suggests that some domestic players see value at current levels.
What to Watch
- MSB’s upcoming quarterly earnings and any updates on non-performing loans.
- Further foreign flow data for MSB in the next sessions to see if selling abates.
- SBV policy signals on interest rates or credit growth that could impact bank stocks.
- VHM and VIC price action: whether proprietary buying can stabilize the stocks.
- HPG’s steel sector outlook amid global demand shifts.