Foreign Investors Net Sell VND 2.19 Trillion on HOSE; VIX, SSI See Inflows
This Aveluro analysis covers VIX on HOSE in the Financial Services sector. The classified event type is foreign flow, with negative sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 6.0/10. Aveluro classifies this story as a negative catalyst and risk signal for the affected stock. Source coverage came from VnEconomy - Chứng khoán, classified as a primary/top-tier source.
Key Facts
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Overview
Foreign investors net sold VND 2,186.4 billion (approximately USD 87.5 million) on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE) during week 33/2026, with real estate stocks such as VHM, VIC, and VRE bearing the brunt of the selling. Domestic retail investors and proprietary trading desks stepped in to absorb the supply, while financial services and industrial goods & services saw net foreign buying. Notable beneficiaries included VIX, SSI, and GEX.
Key Facts
- Foreign net selling on HOSE reached VND 2,186.4 billion, with matched-order net selling at VND 2,366.2 billion.
- Real estate was the main sector sold by foreigners, with VHM, TCB, VIC, FPT, ACB, VRE, VPB, HPG, and VCB among the most sold.
- Foreign investors net bought financial services and industrial goods & services; top buys included VIX, SSI, GEX, LPB, VNM, FRT, HDB, CTG, PVT, and BID.
- Domestic retail investors net bought VND 503.2 billion overall, with VND 663.6 billion in matched orders, focusing on real estate.
- Proprietary trading desks net bought VND 1,020.3 billion, with VND 949.2 billion in matched orders, led by banking and retail sectors.
- Domestic institutional investors net bought VND 662.8 billion, with VND 753.3 billion in matched orders, favoring real estate.
- Average matched-order value on HOSE was VND 14,813 billion per session, down 0.19% week-on-week.
What Happened
In week 33/2026, foreign investors intensified net selling on HOSE, offloading VND 2,186.4 billion, according to exchange data. The selling pressure was concentrated in real estate, with VHM, VIC, and VRE leading the outflow, alongside banking and technology names like TCB, FPT, and ACB. This marked a continuation of foreign outflows from Vietnamese equities, though the pace was moderate.
Domestic participants provided the counterweight. Retail investors net bought VND 503.2 billion, with matched-order purchases of VND 663.6 billion, primarily in real estate. Proprietary trading desks were more aggressive, net buying VND 1,020.3 billion, with VND 949.2 billion in matched orders, focusing on banking and retail. Domestic institutions also net bought VND 662.8 billion, with VND 753.3 billion in matched orders, favoring real estate. This domestic absorption helped limit the market’s decline despite weak liquidity.
Market Context
VIX, listed on HOSE, closed at VND 13,450 on August 16, 2026, and was among the top foreign-bought stocks during the week. The broader market saw average matched-order value on HOSE dip slightly to VND 14,813 billion per session, down 0.19% from the prior week, reflecting cautious sentiment. Foreign selling has been a persistent drag on Vietnamese equities, but domestic retail and proprietary flows have increasingly offset it, particularly in sectors like real estate and financial services. VIX’s inclusion in foreign net buying suggests selective interest in brokerage stocks despite the overall outflow.
Strategic Significance
For long-term investors, the week’s flows highlight a structural shift: foreign investors are reducing exposure to real estate and large-cap banking, while selectively adding to financial services and industrial names. VIX, as a brokerage, benefits from rising trading volumes and improved market sentiment, as evidenced by the 27.9% increase in trading value for the securities brokerage group. The ability of domestic investors to absorb foreign selling suggests a maturing market with deeper local liquidity, which could reduce the impact of future foreign outflows. For VIX, sustained foreign interest and higher market turnover are positive signals for its earnings outlook.
What to Watch
- Weekly foreign flow data on HOSE for any reversal in real estate selling.
- VIX’s monthly trading volume and market share in the brokerage sector.
- Q3 2026 earnings reports from VIX and peers, due in October, for revenue and profit trends.
- Regulatory changes affecting foreign ownership limits or trading mechanisms.
- Market liquidity trends, particularly average matched-order value, to gauge investor confidence.