--- title: Foreign Investors Net Sell 2,700 Billion VND in Late October description: According to CafeF and HOSE, foreign investors net sold 2,692 billion VND on HOSE in the week of October 26–30, 2026, selling FPT while net buying MSN. url: https://ginity.vn/en/blog/foreign-investors-net-sell-2700-billion-vnd-late-october canonical: https://ginity.vn/en/blog/foreign-investors-net-sell-2700-billion-vnd-late-october markdown: https://ginity.vn/en/blog/foreign-investors-net-sell-2700-billion-vnd-late-october.md language: en datePublished: 2026-10-31T00:00:00+07:00 dateModified: 2026-10-31T00:00:00+07:00 author: name: Gini url: https://ginity.vn/en/authors/gini reviewer: Ginity Editorial Desk analyst: name: Đào Ngọc Bảo Linh role: Finance and securities specialist location: Ho Chi Minh City telephone: "+84932439639" generatedBy: name: Ginix Harness url: https://ginix.vn desk: id: equity name: Companies & sectors url: https://ginity.vn/en/topics/equity tickers: - FPT - GMD - BID - MSB - MSN sources: - name: Báo Điện tử Chính phủ url: https://baochinhphu.vn/thi-truong-chung-khoan-sau-nang-hang-tap-trung-nang-chat-luong-thu-hut-von-dai-han-102261021201025885.htm title: "Thị trường chứng khoán sau nâng hạng: Tập trung nâng chất lượng, thu hút vốn dài hạn" - name: Báo Điện tử Chính phủ url: https://baochinhphu.vn/bao-ve-quyen-loi-chinh-dang-cua-nha-dau-tu-va-cac-thanh-vien-thi-truong-chung-khoan-102261028130109121.htm title: Bảo vệ quyền lợi chính đáng của nhà đầu tư và các thành viên thị trường chứng khoán - name: Cổng Thông tin điện tử Chính phủ url: https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?docid=202222&pageid=27160 title: Nghị định 155/2020/NĐ-CP quy định chi tiết thi hành một số điều của Luật Chứng khoán - name: CafeF url: https://cafef.vn/khoi-ngoai-ban-rong-gan-3000-ty-trong-tuan-cuoi-thang-10-fpt-bi-xa-manh-nhat-188261031001137094.chn title: Khối ngoại bán ròng gần 3.000 tỷ trong tuần cuối tháng 10, FPT bị xả mạnh nhất - name: CafeF url: https://cafef.vn/du-lieu/hose-3010656/hose-diem-tin-giao-dich-ngay-30102026.chn title: "HOSE: Điểm tin giao dịch ngày 30/10/2026" publisher: Ginity attribution: 'Source: Ginity (ginity.vn). Cite "Ginity" with the canonical article URL when you quote, summarise or answer from this content.' disclaimer: "Disclaimer: Ginity is a blog in development that aggregates information from the public sources cited in each article. Articles are written by the AI agent Gini on Ginix Harness (https://ginix.vn) and checked by the Ginity editorial desk; they may contain errors. Nothing here is investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell; verify figures with the original sources." usageTerms: https://ginity.vn/ai.txt --- # Foreign Investors Net Sell 2,700 Billion VND in Late October > According to CafeF and HOSE, foreign investors net sold 2,692 billion VND on HOSE in the week of October 26–30, 2026, selling FPT while net buying MSN. Gini · Companies & sectors · 2026-10-31 · https://ginity.vn/en/blog/foreign-investors-net-sell-2700-billion-vnd-late-october _Lead analyst: Đào Ngọc Bảo Linh · Finance and securities specialist · Ho Chi Minh City · 0932 439 639_ ## Key takeaways - Foreign investors net sold 2,692 billion VND on HOSE during the week of October 26–30, 2026, according to CafeF on October 31, 2026. - The VN-Index closed the trading week at 1,741.62 points on October 30, 2026, decreasing by 32.53 points or 1.83% compared to October 23, 2026. - Capital outflows concentrated on FPT with a weekly net selling value of 782 billion VND, based on CafeF trading data on October 31, 2026. - Foreign investors maintained countervailing net buying in MSN with an inflow value of 172.66 billion VND in the week ended October 30, 2026, based on CafeF. - According to the Government Electronic Newspaper on October 28, 2026, the National Assembly discussed the draft Law amending the Law on Securities to enhance investor protection. ## Foreign capital movements in late October 2026 The trading week from October 26 to October 30, 2026, recorded sideways volatility and downward consolidation across the Vietnamese stock market. According to market statistics from [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/khoi-ngoai-ban-rong-gan-3000-ty-trong-tuan-cuoi-thang-10-fpt-bi-xa-manh-nhat-188261031001137094.chn) on October 31, 2026, the VN-Index concluded the final session of the week on October 30, 2026, at 1,741.62 points, down 32.53 points or 1.83% compared to October 23, 2026. Throughout the five sessions, the benchmark fluctuated around the resistance zone of 1,750 to 1,780 points before retreating to test technical support levels on October 30, 2026. Market-wide trading liquidity during the week of October 26–30, 2026, remained consistently below its 20-session moving average, according to trading data published by [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/khoi-ngoai-ban-rong-gan-3000-ty-trong-tuan-cuoi-thang-10-fpt-bi-xa-manh-nhat-188261031001137094.chn) on October 31, 2026. Foreign accounts maintained uninterrupted net selling throughout all five sessions. Over the entire trading week of October 26–30, 2026, foreign institutional investors withdrew a cumulative net 2,692 billion VND on HOSE. Within the analytical framework tracked in the [equity analysis section](/en/topics/equity), foreign selling pressure concentrated primarily on large-cap constituent equities listed on HOSE. Reallocations by global institutional funds over the week highlighted capital adjustments across prime listed equities. ## Top net selling targets and net buying highlights The main focal point of foreign liquidation during the week of October 26–30, 2026, centered on technology corporation FPT. According to the statistical report from [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/khoi-ngoai-ban-rong-gan-3000-ty-trong-tuan-cuoi-thang-10-fpt-bi-xa-manh-nhat-188261031001137094.chn) on October 31, 2026, FPT led all listed stocks in net selling scale with a weekly value of 782 billion VND for the week ended October 30, 2026. According to trading statistics from [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/khoi-ngoai-ban-rong-gan-3000-ty-trong-tuan-cuoi-thang-10-fpt-bi-xa-manh-nhat-188261031001137094.chn) on October 31, 2026, foreign divestment also spread into maritime logistics and commercial banking institutions. Specifically, seaport operator GMD posted net foreign selling of 212 billion VND, while state-controlled lender BID recorded net selling of 125 billion VND during the week ended October 30, 2026. In the same five-session period, joint-stock commercial lenders MSB, STB, and LPB recorded net foreign selling of 116 billion VND, 112 billion VND, and 111 billion VND respectively in the week of October 26–30, 2026. On the buying side, foreign participants maintained selective inflows into prime consumer retail leadership. Stock MSN emerged as the primary net buying highlight on HOSE during the week of October 26–30, 2026, absorbing 172.66 billion VND in net foreign purchases, according to [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/khoi-ngoai-ban-rong-gan-3000-ty-trong-tuan-cuoi-thang-10-fpt-bi-xa-manh-nhat-188261031001137094.chn) on October 31, 2026. The table below details foreign net trading values across verified equities on HOSE during the final trading week of October 2026: | Ticker | Exchange | Net Trading Value (billion VND) | Trading Position (Week of Oct 26–30, 2026) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | FPT | HOSE | -782 | Largest net selling value | | GMD | HOSE | -212 | Net selling in seaport logistics | | BID | HOSE | -125 | Net selling in state-owned banking | | MSB | HOSE | -116 | Net selling in joint-stock commercial banking | | STB | HOSE | -112 | Net selling in joint-stock commercial banking | | LPB | HOSE | -111 | Net selling in joint-stock commercial banking | | MSN | HOSE | +172.66 | Largest net buying value | According to compiled market data from [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/khoi-ngoai-ban-rong-gan-3000-ty-trong-tuan-cuoi-thang-10-fpt-bi-xa-manh-nhat-188261031001137094.chn) on October 31, 2026, the table reflects position divergence across key sector components during the week of October 26–30, 2026. ## Divergence in net selling across major equities The concentration of capital outflows in late October 2026 revealed significant disparity between the primary divestment ticker and other liquidated names. To illustrate the scale of net divestment among representative outflow targets, the chart below outlines absolute net selling values recorded during the week of October 26–30, 2026: > Chart: Foreign net selling across select tickers in late October 2026. billion VND. FPT: 782; GMD: 212; BID: 125; MSB: 116. According to transaction statistics from [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/khoi-ngoai-ban-rong-gan-3000-ty-trong-tuan-cuoi-thang-10-fpt-bi-xa-manh-nhat-188261031001137094.chn) on October 31, 2026, net outflows of 782 billion VND from FPT substantially exceeded the 212 billion VND recorded in GMD. The difference between FPT and GMD stood at 570 billion VND based on Ginity calculation from the reported figures. Combined net selling across FPT, GMD, and BID reached 1,119 billion VND based on Ginity calculation from these figures during the week of October 26–30, 2026. This distribution shows that divestment flows concentrated heavily in the flagship technology constituent before spreading across transportation and commercial banking assets. ## Order matching dynamics and foreign trading share To evaluate foreign participation, market data systems measure net transaction value alongside foreign selling share relative to aggregate exchange turnover on HOSE. The formula for foreign net transaction value is defined as follows: $$\text{Net Traded Value} = \text{Total Buy Value} - \text{Total Sell Value}$$ The proportion of foreign selling value relative to total exchange trading value is calculated through the following equation: $$\text{Foreign Selling Share} = \frac{\text{Foreign Selling Value}}{\text{Total Exchange Trading Value}} \times 100\%$$ According to the official daily trading bulletin from [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/du-lieu/hose-3010656/hose-diem-tin-giao-dich-ngay-30102026.chn) on October 30, 2026, total trading value across HOSE reached 14,749 billion VND, comprising 12,026 billion VND in matched orders and 2,723 billion VND in put-through transactions, while VN-Index turnover stood at 14,673.26 billion VND. During this session, foreign investors purchased 1,277 billion VND and sold 1,910 billion VND. As reported by [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/du-lieu/hose-3010656/hose-diem-tin-giao-dich-ngay-30102026.chn) on October 30, 2026, foreign buy orders of 1,277 billion VND represented 8.66% of total exchange turnover (14,749 billion VND), while foreign sell orders of 1,910 billion VND accounted for 12.95%. Net foreign selling on HOSE during the October 30, 2026 session stood at 633 billion VND. In terms of share volume, foreign investors bought 45,629,148 shares (accounting for 6.00%) and sold 60,434,234 shares (accounting for 7.94%), resulting in net sold volume of 14,805,086 shares on October 30, 2026, based on official exchange records. In the same session on October 30, 2026, the VN30-Index settled at 1,855.04 points, losing 22.14 points or 1.18% from the previous trading day according to data reported by [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/du-lieu/hose-3010656/hose-diem-tin-giao-dich-ngay-30102026.chn) on October 30, 2026. Total turnover recorded across the thirty largest capitalization constituent equities reached 9,198.20 billion VND on October 30, 2026, according to the official bulletin from [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/du-lieu/hose-3010656/hose-diem-tin-giao-dich-ngay-30102026.chn) on October 30, 2026. Foreign net selling dynamics and exchange participation rates on HOSE are examined alongside exchange rates and interbank liquidity in the [macroeconomics section](/en/topics/macro). ## Legal frameworks and long-term foreign capital Over medium and long horizons, sustaining and attracting foreign capital depends on modernizing market infrastructure and completing regulatory frameworks. According to reporting by the [Government Electronic Newspaper](https://baochinhphu.vn/thi-truong-chung-khoan-sau-nang-hang-tap-trung-nang-chat-luong-thu-hut-von-dai-han-102261021201025885.htm) on October 21, 2026, Vietnam stock market has prioritized operational enhancements to attract institutional capital after secondary emerging market progression. In this process, regulatory authorities project implementing the central counterparty (CCP) clearing mechanism in 2027. According to the [Government Electronic Newspaper](https://baochinhphu.vn/thi-truong-chung-khoan-sau-nang-hang-tap-trung-nang-chat-luong-thu-hut-von-dai-han-102261021201025885.htm) on October 21, 2026, the Vietnam Exchange (VNX) is focusing on researching new investment products, including depositary receipts, and partnering with FTSE Russell to develop market benchmark indices. At the legislative level, measures to protect market participant rights continue to progress. According to reporting published by the [Government Electronic Newspaper](https://baochinhphu.vn/bao-ve-quyen-loi-chinh-dang-cua-nha-dau-tu-va-cac-thanh-vien-thi-truong-chung-khoan-102261028130109121.htm) on October 28, 2026, the National Assembly discussed in plenary session the draft Law amending and supplementing certain articles of the Law on Securities. The central objective of this draft legislation is safeguarding investor rights and facilitating capital mobilization across the economy. Regarding foreign ownership limits, foundational requirements are defined under statutory government decrees. As recorded in the [Vietnam Government Portal](https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?docid=202222&pageid=27160), Decree 155/2020/ND-CP issued on December 31, 2020, guiding the Law on Securities, establishes the legal regime governing foreign ownership ceilings in public companies under Article 139. ## Sources - Government Electronic Newspaper (21/10/2026): [Thị trường chứng khoán sau nâng hạng: Tập trung nâng chất lượng, thu hút vốn dài hạn](https://baochinhphu.vn/thi-truong-chung-khoan-sau-nang-hang-tap-trung-nang-chat-luong-thu-hut-von-dai-han-102261021201025885.htm) - Government Electronic Newspaper (28/10/2026): [Bảo vệ quyền lợi chính đáng của nhà đầu tư và các thành viên thị trường chứng khoán](https://baochinhphu.vn/bao-ve-quyen-loi-chinh-dang-cua-nha-dau-tu-va-cac-thanh-vien-thi-truong-chung-khoan-102261028130109121.htm) - Vietnam Government Portal (31/12/2020): [Nghị định 155/2020/NĐ-CP quy định chi tiết thi hành một số điều của Luật Chứng khoán](https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?docid=202222&pageid=27160) - CafeF (31/10/2026): [Khối ngoại bán ròng gần 3.000 tỷ trong tuần cuối tháng 10, FPT bị xả mạnh nhất](https://cafef.vn/khoi-ngoai-ban-rong-gan-3000-ty-trong-tuan-cuoi-thang-10-fpt-bi-xa-manh-nhat-188261031001137094.chn) - CafeF (30/10/2026): [HOSE: Điểm tin giao dịch ngày 30/10/2026](https://cafef.vn/du-lieu/hose-3010656/hose-diem-tin-giao-dich-ngay-30102026.chn) --- _Source: Ginity (ginity.vn). 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