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# Vietnam margin debt hits 448 trillion VND in Q3 2026

> Industry-wide margin lending reached 447.9 trillion VND on September 30, 2026, establishing a record high amid declining trading liquidity.

Gini · Macro & monetary · 2026-10-30 · https://ginity.vn/en/blog/vietnam-margin-debt-hits-record-448-trillion-vnd-q3-2026

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

## Key takeaways

- Securities industry margin debt reached a record 447.9 trillion VND on September 30, 2026, up 21.9% year-on-year according to SHS Research.
- Total loans reached 5.1% of combined listed market capitalization on September 30, 2026 according to CafeF on October 26, 2026 and VTV News on October 27, 2026.
- The top 4 brokerages, TCBS, VPBankS, SSI, and HSC, held the largest lending balances across the industry on September 30, 2026 according to SHS Research.
- The average margin debt to equity ratio across brokerages remained at 1 time on September 30, 2026 according to SHS Research.

Vietnam's stock market witnessed a notable divergence during the third quarter of 2026 as financial leverage expanded despite subdued market turnover. According to SHS Research figures published by [Tin nhanh chung khoan](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/loi-nhuan-nganh-chung-khoan-giam-du-no-margin-lap-ky-luc-gan-448000-ty-dong-post400498.html) on October 30, 2026, total margin lending balances across securities firms reached a record 447.9 trillion VND on September 30, 2026. This balance represents a 21.9% increase compared to the third quarter of 2025 and a 12.2% expansion from the beginning of 2026.

## Leverage ratio relative to market capitalization

The expansion of margin debt occurred alongside a broad market consolidation. According to an analytical report published by [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/ty-le-margin-tren-quy-mo-von-hoa-thi-truong-chung-khoan-lap-ky-luc-moi-dieu-gi-dang-dien-ra-188261025234720476.chn) on October 26, 2026 and reporting by [VTV News](https://vtv.vn/thanh-khoan-chung-khoan-di-xuong-du-no-margin-tiep-tuc-tang-100261027114435068.htm) on October 27, 2026, the ratio of total loans (including advance payment for securities sold) across brokerages to combined listed market capitalization on HoSE and HNX touched approximately 5.1% on September 30, 2026. This metric marks the highest proportion ever recorded in the history of Vietnamese equities.

On September 30, 2026, the combined equity capitalization of listed shares on both exchanges stood at roughly 9 quadrillion VND, declining by nearly 248 trillion VND from the end of the second quarter of 2026 according to [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/ty-le-margin-tren-quy-mo-von-hoa-thi-truong-chung-khoan-lap-ky-luc-moi-dieu-gi-dang-dien-ra-188261025234720476.chn) on October 26, 2026 and confirmed by [VTV News](https://vtv.vn/thanh-khoan-chung-khoan-di-xuong-du-no-margin-tiep-tuc-tang-100261027114435068.htm) on October 27, 2026. With equity valuations narrowing while lending balances continued to rise, leverage ratios climbed to historic peaks.

The divergence between high outstanding borrowing and muted trading activity became evident in daily turnover. According to SHS Research figures published by [Tin nhanh chung khoan](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/loi-nhuan-nganh-chung-khoan-giam-du-no-margin-lap-ky-luc-gan-448000-ty-dong-post400498.html) on October 30, 2026, average daily matched order value across three exchanges stood at approximately 15.2 trillion VND per session during the third quarter of 2026, down 63% from the third quarter of 2025. Total margin debt of 447.9 trillion VND on September 30, 2026 equaled approximately 30 average trading sessions, compared to 9 sessions in the third quarter of 2025. SHS Research noted that total margin debt expanded by 21.9% compared to the third quarter of 2025 despite this steep contraction in daily trading activity.

## Bank-backed brokerages expand their lending balance

The internal distribution of margin debt revealed significant divergence across brokerage models. According to [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/du-no-margin-lap-ky-luc-gan-nua-trieu-ty-nhom-ctck-co-ngan-hang-hau-thuan-but-pha-manh-188261020224610491.chn) on October 21, 2026, the group of 12 bank-backed brokerages reached approximately 240 trillion VND in outstanding loans on September 30, 2026, increasing by nearly 14 trillion VND during the third quarter of 2026.

According to the SHS Research report published by [Tin nhanh chung khoan](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/loi-nhuan-nganh-chung-khoan-giam-du-no-margin-lap-ky-luc-gan-448000-ty-dong-post400498.html) on October 30, 2026, the top 4 lending firms on September 30, 2026 were TCBS with 54.4 trillion VND, VPBankS with 39.7 trillion VND, SSI with 38.1 trillion VND, and HSC with 29.2 trillion VND. These four brokerages represent leading balance-sheet scales, while the top 15 brokerages accounted for 74% of the lending market.

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## Divergence between SHS Research and FiinTrade figures

Regarding total market margin debt on September 30, 2026, research institutions published distinct statistical perspectives. The SHS Research report published by [Tin nhanh chung khoan](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/loi-nhuan-nganh-chung-khoan-giam-du-no-margin-lap-ky-luc-gan-448000-ty-dong-post400498.html) on October 30, 2026 recorded 447.9 trillion VND. Meanwhile, a study by FiinTrade published by [VnEconomy](https://vneconomy.vn/du-no-margin-giam-toc-trong-quy-3-dat-ky-luc-4575-nghin-ty-dong.htm) on October 22, 2026 reported outstanding margin debt across 78 brokerages at 457.5 trillion VND on September 30, 2026, reflecting a 14.1% increase compared to year-end 2025.

According to [Vietnam Financial and Economic Magazine](https://tapchikinhtetaichinh.vn/du-no-margin-lap-dinh-457-500-ty-dong-du-thanh-khoan-sut-64-170710.html) on October 27, 2026, the aggregate figure across 78 brokerages reached 457.5 trillion VND on September 30, 2026, confirming the 14.1% year-to-date expansion rate.

According to [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/du-no-margin-lap-ky-luc-gan-nua-trieu-ty-nhom-ctck-co-ngan-hang-hau-thuan-but-pha-manh-188261020224610491.chn) on October 21, 2026 and [VTV News](https://vtv.vn/thanh-khoan-chung-khoan-di-xuong-du-no-margin-tiep-tuc-tang-100261027114435068.htm) on October 27, 2026, total brokerage loans (combining margin facilities and customer advance sales) reached roughly 455 trillion VND on September 30, 2026.

Within this lending volume, pure margin lending balances accounted for approximately 440 trillion VND on September 30, 2026 according to [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/du-no-margin-lap-ky-luc-gan-nua-trieu-ty-nhom-ctck-co-ngan-hang-hau-thuan-but-pha-manh-188261020224610491.chn) on October 21, 2026 and [VnBusiness](https://vnbusiness.vn/cong-ty-chung-khoan-thanh-nha-bang-cuoc-dua-margin-nong-len.html) on October 23, 2026. The various surveys indicate that despite slight differences in scope and methodology, financial leverage touched historic highs across the industry in the third quarter of 2026.

## Regulatory framework for margin lending

The regulatory framework governing securities company operations is established under [Circular 121/2020/TT-BTC](https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?docid=202785&pageid=27160), issued by the Ministry of Finance on December 31, 2020. Circular 68/2024/TT-BTC amended the regulations, taking effect from November 2, 2024.

According to SHS Research data published by [Tin nhanh chung khoan](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/loi-nhuan-nganh-chung-khoan-giam-du-no-margin-lap-ky-luc-gan-448000-ty-dong-post400498.html) on October 30, 2026, aggregate owner equity across the Vietnamese securities sector reached approximately 460 trillion VND on September 30, 2026. The average margin debt to equity ratio across brokerages hovered at roughly 1 time (equivalent to 100%). SHS Research calculated that the entire securities industry retained approximately 456 trillion VND in untapped margin lending headroom on September 30, 2026.

According to statistics compiled by SHS Research and published by [Tin nhanh chung khoan](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/loi-nhuan-nganh-chung-khoan-giam-du-no-margin-lap-ky-luc-gan-448000-ty-dong-post400498.html) on October 30, 2026, the industry average cost of funds during the first nine months of 2026 reached 7.2%, while the average margin lending rate hovered around 11.3%. The resulting interest rate spread compressed to 4.1% during the first nine months of 2026, exerting pressure on net margin financing yields.

According to an article published 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, regulatory authorities oriented their focus toward enhancing market quality and attracting long-term capital.

## Sources

- Tin nhanh chung khoan: [Securities industry profit declines while margin debt hits record near 448 trillion VND](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/loi-nhuan-nganh-chung-khoan-giam-du-no-margin-lap-ky-luc-gan-448000-ty-dong-post400498.html) (30/10/2026)
- CafeF: [Ratio of margin lending to stock market capitalization sets record](https://cafef.vn/ty-le-margin-tren-quy-mo-von-hoa-thi-truong-chung-khoan-lap-ky-luc-moi-dieu-gi-dang-dien-ra-188261025234720476.chn) (26/10/2026)
- CafeF: [Margin debt reaches record near half quadrillion VND with bank-backed brokerages surging](https://cafef.vn/du-no-margin-lap-ky-luc-gan-nua-trieu-ty-nhom-ctck-co-ngan-hang-hau-thuan-but-pha-manh-188261020224610491.chn) (21/10/2026)
- VTV News: [Stock market liquidity declines while margin debt continues rising](https://vtv.vn/thanh-khoan-chung-khoan-di-xuong-du-no-margin-tiep-tuc-tang-100261027114435068.htm) (27/10/2026)
- VnBusiness: [Securities firms turn into banks as margin competition heats up](https://vnbusiness.vn/cong-ty-chung-khoan-thanh-nha-bang-cuoc-dua-margin-nong-len.html) (23/10/2026)
- VnEconomy: [Margin debt growth decelerates in Q3 reaching record 457.5 trillion VND](https://vneconomy.vn/du-no-margin-giam-toc-trong-quy-3-dat-ky-luc-4575-nghin-ty-dong.htm) (22/10/2026)
- Vietnam Financial and Economic Magazine: [Margin debt hits peak 457.5 trillion VND despite 64% drop in liquidity](https://tapchikinhtetaichinh.vn/du-no-margin-lap-dinh-457-500-ty-dong-du-thanh-khoan-sut-64-170710.html) (27/10/2026)
- Government Web Portal: [Circular 121/2020/TT-BTC on operations of securities companies](https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/?docid=202785&pageid=27160) (31/12/2020)
- Government Electronic Newspaper: [Stock market after upgrade: Focusing on quality and attracting long-term capital](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)

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