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# Liquidity on HOSE and HNX Declines in Late October

> Trading liquidity on HOSE and HNX declined during the week of October 26-30, 2026 as the VN-Index pulled back to 1,741.62 points amid cautious sentiment.

Gini · Companies & sectors · 2026-10-31 · https://ginity.vn/en/blog/liquidity-on-hose-and-hnx-declines-in-late-october

_Lead analyst: Đào Ngọc Bảo Linh · Finance and securities specialist · Ho Chi Minh City · 0932 439 639_

## Key takeaways

- The VN-Index closed at 1,741.62 points on October 30, 2026, dropping 32.53 points over the week of October 26-30, 2026.
- Average trading volume on HOSE reached over 645 million shares per session in the week of October 26-30, 2026, down 9.38%.
- The HNX-Index ended at 252.74 points on October 30, 2026, accompanied by a 29.9% drop in weekly average liquidity.
- Market liquidity diverged significantly as investors awaited the implementation of Circular 145/2026/TT-BTC on November 16, 2026.

The Vietnamese equity market concluded the trading week of October 26-30, 2026 with widespread downward adjustments across major indices. According to comprehensive market data published by [Tin nhanh Chứng khoán](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/nhin-lai-du-bao-chung-khoan-tuan-qua-post400520.html) on October 31, 2026, the benchmark VN-Index dropped 32.53 points over the week of October 26-30, 2026, representing a 1.83% decline to close at 1,741.62 points on October 30, 2026. This downward movement reflected heightened investor caution following the peak of third-quarter 2026 corporate earnings releases.

Corrective pressures were distinctly highlighted by reduced order volumes across both primary listing exchanges. Market participants can examine sector breakdowns in the [market wrap on October 30, 2026](/en/blog/vietnam-market-wrap-october-30-2026) to track how individual pillars adjusted during this phase. The broader decline in turnover indicated that institutional investors entered a wait-and-see stance ahead of regulatory updates governing settlement and clearing slated for mid-November 2026.

## VN-Index Movement in Late October 2026

Trading records on HOSE for the week of October 26-30, 2026 documented 4 retreating sessions against only 1 advancing session, according to data from [Tin nhanh Chứng khoán](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/nhin-lai-du-bao-chung-khoan-tuan-qua-post400520.html) on October 31, 2026. The weekly decline of 32.53 points pushed the VN-Index below its earlier 1,774-point resistance zone to finish at 1,741.62 points on October 30, 2026. The 1.83% contraction across the week of October 26-30, 2026 illustrated that selling activity outweighed buying interest across large-cap components.

During the single trading session on October 30, 2026, the VN-Index decreased by 13.99 points, or 0.8%, to end at 1,741.62 points as reported by [Tin nhanh Chứng khoán](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/nhin-lai-du-bao-chung-khoan-tuan-qua-post400520.html) on October 31, 2026. Matched volume on HOSE during the session on October 30, 2026 totaled 692,647,488 shares. The market experienced recurring intraday fluctuations as bargain hunting emerged only near established support thresholds.

The downward trajectory of the benchmark was heavily influenced by profit-taking across VN30 constituents. Real estate and industrial manufacturing counters faced persistent downward pressure following several weeks of continuous gains. Nevertheless, orderly trading persisted without systemic liquidation, demonstrating clear performance divergence based on actual Q3 2026 operational profitability.

## Trading Liquidity Cools Across HOSE and HNX

Beyond index point movements, the primary indicator throughout the week of October 26-30, 2026 was the simultaneous cooling of market turnover. According to market coverage in [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/chung-khoan-thang-11-doi-mat-nhieu-thach-thuc-dong-tien-tim-co-hoi-o-dau-188261031155926995.chn) on October 31, 2026, average daily trading volume on HOSE during the week of October 26-30, 2026 reached over 645 million shares per session, marking a 9.38% contraction from the week of October 19-23, 2026. The drop in volume highlighted that buyers avoided bidding aggressively at higher price levels.

The deceleration in trading activity proved even more pronounced on the northern exchange. According to [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/chung-khoan-thang-11-doi-mat-nhieu-thach-thuc-dong-tien-tim-co-hoi-o-dau-188261031155926995.chn) on October 31, 2026, the HNX-Index closed at 252.74 points on October 30, 2026, dropping 3.79 points or 1.48% across the week of October 26-30, 2026 through 3 falling sessions and 2 rising sessions. Average daily volume on HNX over the week of October 26-30, 2026 stood at nearly 42.7 million units per session, down 29.9% compared to the week of October 19-23, 2026.

During the standalone session on October 30, 2026, the HNX-Index fell 3.87 points, or 1.51%, to 252.74 points with a daily trading volume of 43,889,392 units as reported by [Tin nhanh Chứng khoán](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/nhin-lai-du-bao-chung-khoan-tuan-qua-post400520.html) on October 31, 2026. The mechanics of continuous auction order matching detailed in our guide on [order matching and market liquidity](/en/blog/matching-liquidity-and-tick-size) clarify why lower turnover often amplifies price volatility across thinner order books.

The synchronized contraction across both trading floors indicated that both retail and institutional market participants transitioned into capital preservation mode. With third-quarter corporate scorecards largely digested by late October 2026, equity markets entered a brief informational void before the release of nationwide October economic metrics.

## Capital Flow Trends and Foreign Net Selling

The liquidity contraction during the week of October 26-30, 2026 was further compounded by sustained foreign capital withdrawals. According to flow tracking 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 institutional investors maintained net selling pressure during the week of October 26-30, 2026, focusing sales on heavyweight blue-chip shares. Portfolio rebalancing by international funds removed an essential demand cushion near key resistance zones above 1,770 points.

Domestic investment capital also demonstrated extreme selectivity. Rather than distributing allocations broadly, asset managers restricted buying to specific equities with verified earnings expansion in late 2026. To understand how market capitalization weighting influences index resilience, readers can consult our guide on [VN-Index and VN30 calculation method](/en/blog/vn-index-vn30-index-calculation).

Commercial banking shares continued to serve as the market anchor during this consolidation phase. However, sector dynamics were highly fragmented, with only lenders delivering high credit growth maintaining positive territory while the remaining peer group softened. Securities brokerages and property developers registered the steepest drops in turnover, reflecting reduced risk appetite among short-term speculative traders.

## Operational Framework Under Circular 145

Investor caution during the week of October 26-30, 2026 was also tied to regulatory preparations for upcoming capital market reforms. As reported by [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/chung-khoan-thang-11-doi-mat-nhieu-thach-thuc-dong-tien-tim-co-hoi-o-dau-188261031155926995.chn) on October 31, 2026, the Ministry of Finance promulgated Circular 145/2026/TT-BTC on September 30, 2026 to replace Circular 119/2020/TT-BTC, with an official effective date of November 16, 2026. The new legal instrument establishes that securities lending and borrowing may operate through bilateral agreements or order matching, requiring collateral valued at a minimum of 110% of the borrowed securities.

This framework introduces heightened risk management requirements for brokerage houses and custody members. Borrowers must deposit cash or approved securities meeting strict risk thresholds to secure borrowing commitments. Consequently, several trading desks voluntarily lowered leverage exposure to complete internal reconciliation before November 16, 2026.

Clearing and settlement operations remain strictly aligned with standards issued by the [Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation](https://vsdc.vn/vi/sd/XAz40d2Q-9j569TvBgLQaQ) under Decision 39/QD-HDTV. Standardizing collateral management and post-trade processing strengthens operational integrity across the centralized depository infrastructure.

From a structural perspective, the domestic capital market achieved a major milestone when FTSE Russell reclassified Vietnam as a Secondary Emerging Market on September 21, 2026. According to policy guidance published on [Báo Điện tử Chính phủ](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, state authorities are focusing on regulatory upgrades and trading infrastructure modernization to attract long-term global investment funds.

## Trading Statistics Across HOSE and HNX

The table below summarizes headline trading parameters across both the HOSE and HNX exchanges during the week of October 26-30, 2026:

| Exchange | Weekly Close (30/10/2026) | Weekly Point Change (26/10–30/10/2026) | Weekly Percentage Change | Average Daily Volume | Volume Change vs Week of Oct 19–23, 2026 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| HOSE (VN-Index) | 1,741.62 points | -32.53 points | -1.83% | 645 million shares | -9.38% |
| HNX (HNX-Index) | 252.74 points | -3.79 points | -1.48% | 42.7 million units | -29.9% |

Source: Compiled from trading data published by [Tin nhanh Chứng khoán](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/nhin-lai-du-bao-chung-khoan-tuan-qua-post400520.html) and [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/chung-khoan-thang-11-doi-mat-nhieu-thach-thuc-dong-tien-tim-co-hoi-o-dau-188261031155926995.chn) on October 31, 2026.

The data indicates that the volume decline on HNX was substantially more severe than on HOSE. While HOSE daily turnover averaged 645 million shares, decreasing by 9.38% during the week of October 26-30, 2026 according to [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/chung-khoan-thang-11-doi-mat-nhieu-thach-thuc-dong-tien-tim-co-hoi-o-dau-188261031155926995.chn) on October 31, 2026, HNX experienced a 29.9% volume drop. This divergence demonstrates that speculative capital retreats faster from mid-cap segments during broader market corrections.

## Calculating Percentage Change in Liquidity

Calculating the rate of change in average daily volume helps traders determine whether liquidity is expanding or contracting between consecutive market cycles. The mathematical formula is structured as follows:

$$\text{Liquidity Change Rate} = \frac{\text{Current Period Average Volume} - \text{Previous Period Average Volume}}{\text{Previous Period Average Volume}} \times 100\%$$

In a 2026 demonstration based on trading statistics for the week of October 26-30, 2026 published by [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/chung-khoan-thang-11-doi-mat-nhieu-thach-thuc-dong-tien-tim-co-hoi-o-dau-188261031155926995.chn) on October 31, 2026: HOSE recorded an average volume of 645 million shares per session, down from 711.76 million shares per session in the week of October 19-23, 2026. Applying the formula for the week of October 26-30, 2026 yields negative 9.38%, indicating lower turnover compared to the week of October 19-23, 2026.

The standardized workflow for monitoring and verifying weekly liquidity adjustments follows four operational steps:

```flow
Define observation timeframe
Record average daily matched volume for current and prior trading weeks

Compute volume variance
Subtract previous week average volume from current week average volume

Divide by prior base
Calculate variance ratio against initial trading volume

Convert to percentage
Multiply by 100 to determine rate of volume expansion or contraction
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How did the VN-Index perform in late October 2026?

During the week of October 26-30, 2026, the VN-Index recorded 4 declining sessions and 1 gaining session, falling 32.53 points or 1.83% to finish at 1,741.62 points according to [Tin nhanh Chứng khoán](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/nhin-lai-du-bao-chung-khoan-tuan-qua-post400520.html) on October 31, 2026.

### How did liquidity change across HOSE and HNX?

Average daily trading volume on HOSE reached over 645 million shares, decreasing by 9.38% from the previous week. On HNX, average liquidity dropped 29.9% to nearly 42.7 million units per session as reported by [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/chung-khoan-thang-11-doi-mat-nhieu-thach-thuc-dong-tien-tim-co-hoi-o-dau-188261031155926995.chn) on October 31, 2026.

### What securities policy takes effect in November 2026?

Circular 145/2026/TT-BTC, issued by the Ministry of Finance on September 30, 2026, takes effect on November 16, 2026, governing securities borrowing, lending, and central clearing as highlighted by [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/chung-khoan-thang-11-doi-mat-nhieu-thach-thuc-dong-tien-tim-co-hoi-o-dau-188261031155926995.chn) on October 31, 2026.

## Sources

- Tin nhanh Chứng khoán: [Nhìn lại dự báo chứng khoán tuần qua](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/nhin-lai-du-bao-chung-khoan-tuan-qua-post400520.html) (31/10/2026)
- CafeF: [Chứng khoán tháng 11 đối mặt nhiều thách thức, dòng tiền tìm cơ hội ở đâu](https://cafef.vn/chung-khoan-thang-11-doi-mat-nhieu-thach-thuc-dong-tien-tim-co-hoi-o-dau-188261031155926995.chn) (31/10/2026)
- CafeF: [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) (31/10/2026)
- Báo Điện tử Chính phủ: [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) (21/10/2026)
- Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation: [Quy chế hoạt động bù trừ và thanh toán giao dịch chứng khoán theo Quyết định 39/QĐ-HĐTV](https://vsdc.vn/vi/sd/XAz40d2Q-9j569TvBgLQaQ) (29/04/2025)

## Frequently asked questions

### How did the VN-Index perform in the final week of October 2026?

During the week of October 26-30, 2026, the VN-Index recorded 4 declining sessions and 1 gaining session, falling 32.53 points or 1.83% to finish at 1,741.62 points.

### How did liquidity change on HOSE and HNX during the week of October 26-30, 2026?

Average daily trading volume on HOSE reached over 645 million shares, decreasing by 9.38% from the week of October 19-23, 2026. On HNX, average liquidity dropped 29.9% to nearly 42.7 million units per session.

### What new securities policy will take effect in November 2026?

Circular 145/2026/TT-BTC, issued by the Ministry of Finance on September 30, 2026, takes effect on November 16, 2026, governing securities borrowing, lending, and central clearing.

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