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In a volatile market, investors face a dual challenge: making correct investment decisions while also managing costs and preserving purchasing power. Against this backdrop, VPBank Securities (VPBankS, HoSE: VPX) has announced a set of major promotions for investors at the start of 2026.
VPBankS’s program runs from February 26, 2026 to July 31, 2026. The promotions apply to two customer groups: new accounts and inactive accounts, with eligible investors able to choose between two benefit packages.
Specifically, the program covers:
Eligible customers can select one of two separate offers.
Under the Zero Fee package, VPBankS will waive brokerage fees charged by the brokerage firm. Customers will still pay the custodian fee payable to the Stock Exchange in accordance with current regulations for stock and warrants trades.
Under the second option, Zero Margin, customers do not pay interest on debt under 100 million VND. For the debt portion from 100 million to 300 million VND, the interest rate is 9.9% per year.
The total program cap is 1,000 billion VND.
The program is positioned as a way to help investors choose the most suitable option based on their needs—either to minimize trading costs or to reduce financing costs during a period when market direction has not clearly formed.
The announcement cites ongoing global uncertainty, including rising risk factors such as trade tensions and geopolitical hotspots, particularly developments in the Middle East, which raise concerns about energy security and regional stability. In financial markets, defensive sentiment has increased, with investors seeking safe-haven assets such as gold. In Vietnam, the VN-Index has also faced pressure.
For retail investors and newcomers, the savings from reduced or waived fees and margin interest are described as particularly meaningful when total capital is limited. The policy is also framed as helping protect profits and reduce psychological pressure during volatility, encouraging investors to stay in the market longer and build experience rather than exit solely because costs erode returns.
The incentive policy is also presented as supporting VPBankS’s growth in brokerage and margin lending. As of the end of 2025, the securities firm within the VPBank ecosystem was ranked top 3 in the industry by equity and margin lending. In Q4 2025, VPBankS entered the top 10 market share at HoSE for the first time and remained in the top 10 on HNX and UPCoM. The customer base exceeded 1.1 million accounts, providing a foundation for cross-selling products.
With zero trading fees and 0% margin interest through July 31, alongside a large program cap, VPBankS says it is helping customers optimize costs to widen opportunities. The announcement notes that in an environment where net profit increasingly depends on cost control, “investing with ease” is intended to be a measurable advantage rather than a slogan.
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