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Against the current market backdrop, VCBS recommends investors may take advantage of pullbacks or intraday volatility to deploy exploratory capital.
The VN-Index closed up 22.82 points, or 1.3%, at 1,857.3. The HNX-Index rose 2.09 points, or 0.83%, to 255.36. Several broker notes pointed to the possibility that the VN-Index could test a resistance zone around 1,865–1,885 points.
VCBS said the VN-Index ended the session with an ongoing near-term uptrend. It noted RSI is trending up and MACD remains rising, with resistance around 1,880–1,900. The broker expects potential short-term volatility and advises prioritizing sectors with strong fundamentals and leadership.
BVSC reported the VN-Index was relatively balanced for most of the session before finishing higher, supported by large-cap stocks. BVSC said the large-cap group is likely to continue driving the market in coming sessions, with the index potentially testing resistance around 1,865–1,885. For short-term positions, it recommended protecting profits if prices breach trailing stops, and taking partial profits on positions that reach profit targets or as the market approaches previous highs.
SHS indicated the short-term trend is up, with support around 1,820. It said the index continues to test recent highs but is not expected to exceed them based on prior reporting. SHS also warned that continued gains could push the VN-Index and VN30 into short-term overbought territory. It added that after a day with lower liquidity, trading was slower even as the main index moved toward the old peak.
YSVN said the VN-Index is retesting MA5 and showing technical support. It expects the near-term path toward 1,877–1,900, with money flow rotating among stocks to maintain upside toward that range. YSVN also cautioned that upcoming holidays and information gaps may keep liquidity subdued, advising prudent leverage and a preference for stocks with solid fundamentals.
BSC said the rally in the VN-Index depends on a specific group of stocks, which it described as limiting sustainability. It cited Vin Group stocks as continuing to lift the index and noted that foreigners were net sellers on all three exchanges. BSC concluded that because the rally relies on one group, investors should trade cautiously.
TVS maintained a cautious near-term stance. It reiterated that the VN-Index rose 23.8 points (1.3%) to close at 1,857.3. TVS said the index dipped in the morning before demand returned in the afternoon, led by Vingroup stocks (VIC and VHM). It advised delaying new buying and maintaining a safe stock allocation, warning that reliance on a single group can lead to sharp corrections.
SHS noted that most other sectors weakened relative to the VN-Index, while real estate led the gains. It also pointed to short-term funds weakening and said investors remain cautious amid geopolitical and energy-related developments, including the US–Iran ceasefire expiry around April 22 and Hormuz tensions, which are pushing oil higher. SHS added that after the Q1 earnings season, a long holiday and information gaps may temper sentiment and liquidity.
Across broker notes, the common theme is a cautious near-term environment: selective upside appears to be concentrated in market leaders, while liquidity and sentiment may remain constrained by holidays and information gaps. Investors were advised to manage risk, maintain balanced exposure, and focus on stocks with solid fundamentals and leadership in strategic sectors.
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