Vietstock Daily 14/04/2026: Market shows clear polarization

VN-Index continued to trade in a range around the 50-day and 100-day moving averages as trading volume fell below the 20-session average, suggesting investors remain cautious. At the same time, the Stochastic Oscillator has moved into overbought territory. If selling signals reappear in the coming sessions, short-term risk may increase.

Market overview (13/04/2026)

Major indices closed mixed on 13/04. The VN-Index rose 0.51% to 1,758.96 points, while the HNX-Index edged down 0.1% to 251.66 points.

Trading activity declined. On HOSE, turnover fell 10.3% to more than 767 million shares. On HNX, nearly 75 million shares changed hands, down 9.2% versus the prior session.

Foreign investors turned net sellers, selling more than VND 97 billion on HOSE and nearly VND 25 billion on HNX.

Intraday development

VN-Index opened the week in the red and showed clear dispersion from the start. Early rebound attempts were not strong enough to keep the index in positive territory, and downside pressure returned, pushing VN-Index toward around 1,740 points by late morning. In the afternoon, buying support from VIC helped the index reverse and close above the reference level.

By the close, the VN-Index finished at 1,758.96 points, up 0.51%.

Index breadth and stock contributions

In terms of market capitalization, VS-LargeCap led gains with about a 0.5% increase. VS-MidCap and VS-SmallCap rose modestly, reflecting selective capital flows.

The top 10 stocks contributed a combined 18 points to the VN-Index, with VIC alone contributing more than 14 points. Negative contributors included VCB, GVR and LPB, collectively subtracting 2.74 points from the index.

On the VN30-Index, the index fell 2.57 points (-0.13%) to 1,925.66 points. The sell side dominated with 21 decliners, 7 gainers and 2 unchanged. VIC stood out with a 5.5% advance.

Sector performance

Sector-wise, real estate led the market with a 3.13% gain, supported by VIC (+5.47%), VHM (+1.49%), NVL (+2.38%), DXG (+1.31%) and CEO (+1.17%). Industrials also improved, with CII hitting a limit up, alongside GEX (+3.62%), HHV (+1.18%), VGC (+1.51%) and DPG (+3.39%).

Technology underperformed, pressured by FPT (-2.19%) and ELC (-0.84%). Financials were also a drag as several banks weakened, including SHB (-2.60%), VCB (-1%), LPB (-2.74%), VPB (-1.47%), MBB (-0.94%), BID (-1.10%) and TCB (-1.09%).

Despite the broader weakness, pockets of strength appeared in HCM (+2.37%), VIB (+1.72%), STB (+0.60%), VPX (+2.48%), ORS (+1.84%), CTS (+1.45%) and VCI (+0.72%).

Trend and technical signals

VN-Index continued to hover around the 50-day and 100-day moving averages while trading volume remained below the 20-day average, indicating lingering caution. MACD widened from the Buy signal toward the zero line, while the Stochastic Oscillator stayed in overbought territory. If a sell signal reappears, near-term risk may increase.

On HNX, the index tested the 50-day moving average, with a range-bound phase likely until a decisive break of that level.

Money flow indicators showed caution: the Negative Volume Index for VN-Index remains below the 20-day EMA. If this persists, downside pressure could increase. Foreign selling also continued on 13/04/2026, which may keep market volatility elevated.

Market statistics and overall assessment

At the close, the session showed a mix of advancers, decliners and unchanged stocks, with foreign sellers returning. The day’s trading highlighted divergence across market segments: select names supported the index while others faced pressure, pointing to a cautious but selectively constructive environment.