The market is finding its equilibrium

MARKET OUTLOOK
The VN-Index surged right from the opening of the morning session; however, profit-taking pressure at the 1,235 level pushed the index back down, closing at 1,219.12 points — roughly flat compared to yesterday. Market breadth tilted positive, with 12 out of 18 sectors advancing, led by Industrial Goods & Services, followed by Personal & Household Goods. Regarding foreign trading, net buying was recorded on both the HSX and HNX exchanges. The VN-Index is currently in the process of seeking a balance within the 1,200–1,245 range — or more specifically, around the 1,220 level.

FUTURES CONTRACTS
All VN30 futures contracts declined in value, except for VN30F2509.

COVERED WARRANTS
During the trading session on 18/04/2025, warrants fluctuated according to the struggling movement of the underlying stocks.

HIGHLIGHT
• VN-Index +1.87 points, closing at 1219.12 points. HNX-Index +3.52 points, closing at 213.1 points.
• Pulling the index up: SHB (+0.83), FPT (+0.79), VPB (+0.78), EIB (+0.40), MBB (+0.37).
• Pulling the index down: VIC (-4.15), VHM (-1.71), HVN (-0.90), MWG (-0.21), VJC (-0.19).
• The matched trade value of VN-Index reached VND 20,831 billion, increased 32.58% compared to the previous session. The total transaction value reached VND 21,523 billion.
• The trading range is 15.55 points. The market had 321 gainers, 72 remaining unchanged, 136 losers.
• Foreign investors' net buying value: VND 7.59 billion on HOSE, including FPT (VND 270.48 billion), SHB (VND 76.06 billion), HPG (VND 67.41 billion), VCI (VND 50.60 billion), MBB (VND 49.03 billion). Foreign investors were net buyers on HNX with the value of VND 32.23 billion.

BSC30, BSC50 PERFORMANCE
• BSC30 +0.65%. Positive stocks: VPB (+2.42%), PVS (+2.36%), DBC (+2.29%).
• BSC50 +1.22%. Positive stocks: TNG (+5.92%), GMD (+5.76%), EIB (+4.70%).