Foreign Investors Net Sell VND 1,329B on HOSE; PNJ Hit Hardest on July 24
This Aveluro analysis covers PNJ on HOSE in the Personal & Household Goods sector. The classified event type is foreign flow, with negative sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 4.2/10. 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 July 24, foreign investors net sold VND 1,329 billion on HOSE, with PNJ being the most sold stock (over VND 533 billion). Proprietary trading desks also net sold VND 431 billion, mainly HPG and STB. This marks continued foreign outflow from Vietnamese equities, affecting multiple sectors.
Key Facts
- Foreign net selling on HOSE reached VND 1,329 billion on July 24.
- PNJ was the most sold stock by foreign investors, with net selling of over VND 533 billion.
- Other heavily sold stocks by foreign investors: VIX (VND 86 billion), VHM (VND 78 billion), VPB (VND 78 billion), TCB (VND 76 billion).
- HPG was the most bought stock by foreign investors, with net buying of VND 87 billion.
- Proprietary trading desks net sold VND 431 billion on HOSE, focusing on HPG (VND 54 billion) and STB (VND 53 billion).
- POW was the most bought stock by proprietary desks, with net buying of VND 123 billion.
- PNJ closed at VND 30,750 on July 24.
What Happened
According to data from the HOSE trading session on July 24, foreign investors continued their net selling trend, offloading a total of VND 1,329 billion. The jewelry retailer PNJ (Phu Nhuan Jewelry) was the most sold stock, with net foreign selling exceeding VND 533 billion. Other stocks facing significant foreign selling included VIX (VND 86 billion), VHM (VND 78 billion), VPB (VND 78 billion), and TCB (VND 76 billion).
On the buying side, foreign investors net purchased HPG (Hoa Phat Group) the most, with VND 87 billion, followed by ALC (VND 56 billion), VNM (VND 24 billion), PVS (VND 18 billion), and VJC (VND 16 billion). Proprietary trading desks also net sold VND 431 billion, concentrating on HPG (VND 54 billion) and STB (VND 53 billion), while POW (Petrovietnam Power) was the most bought stock by proprietary desks at VND 123 billion.
Market Context
PNJ closed at VND 30,750 on July 24, reflecting the heavy selling pressure. The stock has been under foreign selling pressure in recent sessions. HPG closed at VND 20,800, STB at VND 73,500, and VIX at VND 12,450. The broad foreign selling on HOSE indicates a cautious sentiment among international investors, possibly due to global macroeconomic uncertainties or sector-specific concerns. The steel sector (HPG) saw mixed flows, with foreign buying but proprietary selling.
Strategic Significance
The persistent foreign net selling, particularly in consumer stocks like PNJ, suggests a shift in foreign investor sentiment toward Vietnamese equities. PNJ, a leading jewelry retailer, may be facing headwinds from rising gold prices or weaker consumer demand. The proprietary desks’ selling of HPG and STB indicates that domestic institutional investors are also reducing exposure to steel and banking sectors. Conversely, the strong buying of POW by proprietary desks highlights interest in the energy sector, possibly due to stable power demand.
What to Watch
- Foreign flow data in the coming sessions to see if the selling trend continues or reverses.
- PNJ’s upcoming quarterly earnings report for Q2 2026 to assess fundamental impact.
- HPG’s steel price trends and export demand, given its mixed foreign/proprietary flows.
- SBV policy changes or global interest rate moves that could affect foreign capital flows.
- Any corporate announcements from PNJ or HPG regarding dividends or share buybacks.