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On June 4, 2026, foreign investors net sold VND 5,742.2 billion on the Vietnamese stock market, the largest daily sell-off in recent months, but domestic institutions absorbed the entire amount with net purchases of VND 5,915.0 billion. A notable block trade saw 25.2 million VIC shares worth VND 4,997.4 billion transferred from foreign to domestic hands, signaling a major ownership shift in Vingroup.

ACB was the most sold stock by proprietary trading desks on HOSE, with net selling of VND 82 billion, as foreign investors unexpectedly net sold a massive VND 5,760 billion across the entire market. The selling pressure comes despite a market rebound, signaling caution from both domestic and foreign institutional players.

NVL was the most sold stock by proprietary trading desks on HOSE on June 3, with net selling of VND 87 billion, as total proprietary net selling reached VND 995 billion. The selling pressure adds to NVL's recent decline, with the stock closing at VND 13,600, down 4.23% on the day.

FRT plans to issue 8.5 million shares as a 20:1 stock dividend for 2025, funded from retained earnings, with issuance expected before end-Q3/2026. The company also reported Q1/2026 net profit of VND 374.6B, up 76% year-on-year, driven by its FPT Long Chau pharmacy chain. The dividend and strong earnings underscore FRT's capital allocation strategy and operational momentum.

Proprietary trading desks of securities companies net sold VND 649 billion (USD 26 million) on HOSE on Monday, with MBB, CTG, and MWG seeing the heaviest selling. STB was the most bought stock. The selling pressure comes as the VN-Index rose 0.33% to 1,927.94, suggesting institutional profit-taking amid a 8-week rally.

GEL, a Gelex infrastructure stock, was the most sold by proprietary trading desks on Monday, with net selling of VND 268 billion, contributing to a total proprietary net sell of VND 430 billion on HOSE. Foreign investors also net sold nearly VND 1,004 billion across the market, adding pressure on Vietnamese equities.

FTSE Russell removed 9 Vietnamese stocks (SAB, DPM, HUT, DIG, EIB, DXG, PDR, FRT, KDC) from its potential upgrade list, citing insufficient liquidity, free-float, foreign room, and trading criteria. The remaining 23 stocks (including VIC, HPG, VHM, FPT, MSN) may attract USD 1.5-1.7 billion in foreign inflows upon Vietnam's expected upgrade in September 2026.

Foreign ETFs recorded a net withdrawal of over VND 4 billion in the week of April 28-29, 2026, mainly from Fubon FTSE Vietnam ETF and Xtracker Vietnam ETF, while VanEck Vietnam ETF saw net inflows. Top stocks sold included VIC, BID, TPB, FRT, STB. The modest outflow reflects continued foreign caution amid tight credit conditions.

Foreign investors net sold nearly VND 1,950 billion (USD 78 million) on April 24, 2026, ahead of a long holiday, with VN-Index falling 17 points to 1,853.29. Banking and real estate stocks, including VIC, VHM, and VCB, were the main drags, while oil & gas stocks saw some buying. The selling pressure reflects cautious positioning before the break, with market breadth negative.

Domestic institutional investors were net sellers of VND 469.3B on April 15, while foreign investors net bought VND 47.6B, with notable buying in Real Estate (VIC, VHM) and Retail (MWG, MSN). The VN-Index closed at 1,817.17, down 2.66 points, pressured by Vingroup stocks but supported by MWG, GVR, and FPT.