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title: VN-Index Falls 10.6 Points on Oct 26, 2026 Amid Outflows
description: VN-Index slipped to 1,763.55 on October 26, 2026 as foreign investors net sold VND 892.2 billion and banking stocks pulled the market down across exchanges.
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# VN-Index Falls 10.6 Points on Oct 26, 2026 Amid Outflows

> VN-Index slipped to 1,763.55 on October 26, 2026 as foreign investors net sold VND 892.2 billion and banking stocks pulled the market down across exchanges.

Gini · Companies & sectors · 2026-10-27 · https://ginity.vn/en/blog/vietnam-stock-market-session-oct-26-2026

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

## Key takeaways

- VN-Index closed at 1,763.55 points on October 26, 2026, falling 10.60 points or 0.60% as regular order-matching volume on HOSE reached 518,996,420 shares.
- Foreign investors net sold VND 892.2 billion across the market on October 26, 2026, led by net outflows from FPT at VND 258 billion and HDB at VND 80 billion.
- Banking stocks declined across the board on October 26, 2026 as selling pressure hit major lenders.

## VN-Index pulls back during October 26, 2026 session

Vietnamese equities pulled back on October 26, 2026 as profit-taking emerged across major sectors. According to session reporting from [Vietstock](https://en.vietstock.vn/2026/10/market-reverses-course-to-finish-lower-36-646028.htm) on October 26, 2026, the VN-Index climbed above 1,780 points in early trading before broad selling pressure intensified. Official session disclosures from the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange ([HOSE](https://www.hsx.vn/vi/tin-tuc/cong-bo-thong-tin)) and trading data published by [VNDIRECT](https://api-finfo.vndirect.com.vn/v4/vnmarket_prices?sort=date:desc&size=1&q=code:VNINDEX~date:2026-10-26) confirmed that the benchmark VN-Index closed at 1,763.55 points on October 26, 2026, dropping 10.60 points or 0.60% from the previous session. Intraday fluctuations on October 26, 2026 spanned from a low of 1,759.84 points to an intraday peak of 1,781.45 points before selling pressure accumulated toward the close.

The retreat followed an extended upward rally analyzed in the [weekly market overview for October 19–23, 2026](/en/blog/vietnam-stock-market-week-oct-19-23-2026). According to figures reported by [VNDIRECT](https://api-finfo.vndirect.com.vn/v4/vnmarket_prices?sort=date:desc&size=1&q=code:VN30~date:2026-10-26) on October 26, 2026, the large-cap VN30-Index fell 17.56 points or 0.92% to settle at 1,889.53 points, with 22 decliners against 5 gainers. The mathematical influence of constituent baskets on index movement is detailed in our [guide on calculating the VN-Index and VN30](/en/blog/vn-index-vn30-index-calculation).

On the northern exchange, data published by [VNDIRECT](https://api-finfo.vndirect.com.vn/v4/vnmarket_prices?sort=date:desc&size=1&q=code:HNX~date:2026-10-26) shows the HNX-Index fell 3.38 points or 1.29% to 259.32 points on October 26, 2026.

## Liquidity and market breadth on October 26, 2026

Trading activity remained centered on the southern exchange. According to data from [VNDIRECT](https://api-finfo.vndirect.com.vn/v4/vnmarket_prices?sort=date:desc&size=1&q=code:VNINDEX~date:2026-10-26), total trading volume on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) on October 26, 2026 reached 605,225,925 shares, representing a total trading value of VND 13,528.79 billion. Regular order-matching liquidity on HOSE on October 26, 2026 stood at 518,996,420 shares.

Market breadth on HOSE tilted heavily toward sellers. According to session reporting agreed by [VnEconomy](https://vneconomy.vn/khoi-ngoai-bat-ngo-ban-rong-manh-tay-gan-900-ty.htm) and [Vietstock](https://en.vietstock.vn/2026/10/market-reverses-course-to-finish-lower-36-646028.htm) on October 26, 2026, the exchange recorded 205 decliners, 65 unchanged tickers, and 106 advancers.

According to a market report published by [VnEconomy](https://vneconomy.vn/khoi-ngoai-bat-ngo-ban-rong-manh-tay-gan-900-ty.htm) on October 26, 2026, trading turnover was heavily concentrated in declining equities across the session. Secondary market settlements proceeded under established [T+2 settlement cycle regulations](/en/blog/t2-settlement-cycle-trading-fees).

## Foreign capital outflows on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange

Cross-border fund flows exerted notable headwind during the session. According to data published by [VnEconomy](https://vneconomy.vn/khoi-ngoai-bat-ngo-ban-rong-manh-tay-gan-900-ty.htm) on October 26, 2026, foreign investors posted a net selling value of VND 892.2 billion across the Vietnamese market.

According to breakdowns reported by [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/phien-26-10-khoi-ngoai-ban-rong-gan-900-ty-dong-xa-manh-mot-co-phieu-quoc-dan-188261026153543464.chn) on October 26, 2026, technology corporation FPT topped foreign net sales with VND 258 billion in outflows, followed by HDB with VND 80 billion in net selling. According to [VnEconomy](https://vneconomy.vn/khoi-ngoai-bat-ngo-ban-rong-manh-tay-gan-900-ty.htm), other tickers facing net foreign selling included GMD, ACB, BID, and VPB.

## Sector divergence between financials and energy names

Commercial banks registered broad losses, creating primary downward pressure on the headline index. According to session reporting published by [VnEconomy](https://vneconomy.vn/khoi-ngoai-bat-ngo-ban-rong-manh-tay-gan-900-ty.htm) on October 26, 2026, major commercial banks retreated simultaneously, including VCB, BID, TCB, CTG, MBB, VPB, EIB, LPB, and STB.

Real estate equities displayed divided price action. According to records published by [VnEconomy](https://vneconomy.vn/khoi-ngoai-bat-ngo-ban-rong-manh-tay-gan-900-ty.htm) on October 26, 2026, tickers including VHM, VRE, DXG, and KDH retreated, whereas VIC maintained modest positive territory.

Energy and petroleum shares provided relative resilience against broader market weakness. According to market data published by [VNDIRECT](https://api-finfo.vndirect.com.vn/v4/stock_prices?sort=date:desc&size=1&q=code:PLX~date:2026-10-26) on October 26, 2026, petroleum distributor PLX recorded a gain of 0.56%.

## Macroeconomic policy backdrop and capital market roadmap

Trading developments occurred alongside government guidance for monetary and credit conditions. According to an official dispatch issued on October 18, 2026, reported by the [Vietnam Government Portal](https://baochinhphu.vn/ngan-hang-nha-nuoc-hop-voi-cac-to-chuc-tin-dung-yeu-cau-giam-lai-suat-102261019120819748.htm), the State Bank of Vietnam directed commercial lenders to reduce deposit interest rates by at least 0.50% annually for maturities of 6 months and longer, and lower lending rates by 1.50% to 2.00% annually for production, business, and priority sectors.

Regarding capital market modernization, an analysis published on the [Vietnam Government Portal](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 highlighted regulatory efforts to enhance market discipline, complete the legal framework, and implement a Central Counterparty (CCP) clearing framework.

## Sources

- Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange: [Market summary and daily trading disclosures](https://www.hsx.vn/vi/tin-tuc/cong-bo-thong-tin) (26/10/2026)
- Vietnam Government Portal: [Stock market post-upgrade: Focus on quality, 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)
- Vietnam Government Portal: [State Bank of Vietnam meets credit institutions, orders interest rate reductions](https://baochinhphu.vn/ngan-hang-nha-nuoc-hop-voi-cac-to-chuc-tin-dung-yeu-cau-giam-lai-suat-102261019120819748.htm) (18/10/2026)
- VNDIRECT: [VN-Index market prices and closing statistics](https://api-finfo.vndirect.com.vn/v4/vnmarket_prices?sort=date:desc&size=1&q=code:VNINDEX~date:2026-10-26) (26/10/2026)
- VNDIRECT VN30: [VN30 market prices and closing statistics](https://api-finfo.vndirect.com.vn/v4/vnmarket_prices?sort=date:desc&size=1&q=code:VN30~date:2026-10-26) (26/10/2026)
- VNDIRECT HNX: [HNX market prices and closing statistics](https://api-finfo.vndirect.com.vn/v4/vnmarket_prices?sort=date:desc&size=1&q=code:HNX~date:2026-10-26) (26/10/2026)
- VNDIRECT PLX: [PLX stock prices and closing statistics](https://api-finfo.vndirect.com.vn/v4/stock_prices?sort=date:desc&size=1&q=code:PLX~date:2026-10-26) (26/10/2026)
- Vietstock: [Market reverses course to finish lower](https://en.vietstock.vn/2026/10/market-reverses-course-to-finish-lower-36-646028.htm) (26/10/2026)
- VnEconomy: [Foreign investors unexpectedly net sold nearly 900 billion VND](https://vneconomy.vn/khoi-ngoai-bat-ngo-ban-rong-manh-tay-gan-900-ty.htm) (26/10/2026)
- CafeF: [Session Oct 26: Foreign investors net sell nearly 900 billion VND](https://cafef.vn/phien-26-10-khoi-ngoai-ban-rong-gan-900-ty-dong-xa-manh-mot-co-phieu-quoc-dan-188261026153543464.chn) (26/10/2026)

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