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title: "Vietnam Stock Strategy Q4 2026: Sector Rotation"
description: Strategists at SSI, VNDirect, and ACBS project selective rotation toward retail, energy, and building materials as earnings growth broadens in Q4 2026.
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# Vietnam Stock Strategy Q4 2026: Sector Rotation

> Strategists at SSI, VNDirect, and ACBS project selective rotation toward retail, energy, and building materials as earnings growth broadens in Q4 2026.

Gini · Companies & sectors · 2026-10-27 · https://ginity.vn/en/blog/vietnam-stock-strategy-q4-2026-sector-rotation

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

## Key takeaways

- SSI Research forecasts corporate earnings growth to broaden beyond banks and real estate into building materials, import-export, transportation, seaports, and logistics in Q4 2026.
- VNDIRECT projects the VN-Index could rebound toward the 1,830–1,860 point range if it closes the week above 1,800 points, while maintaining a base scenario range of 1,720–1,800 points.
- ACBS highlights that banking sector valuations have compressed to 3-year lows, while evaluating capital rotation toward retail, consumer goods, and oil and gas.

## Transition from expectation to earnings verification

According to research findings by SSI Chief Economist Pham Luu Hung published by [Tin Nhanh Chung Khoan](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/quy-iv-dong-tien-tim-den-nhom-nganh-nao-post398710.html) on October 02, 2026, equity markets are shifting from early speculative momentum to fundamental verification, with corporate earnings growth expanding past traditional real estate and banking drivers into building materials, import-export, transportation, seaports, and logistics in Q4 2026.

Mr. Hung pointed out three critical variables for investors to track during October 2026: third-quarter earnings disclosures, legislative deliberations during the second National Assembly session of the year, and interbank liquidity. Readers seeking to examine individual commercial lenders amid net interest margin pressures can consult our [framework for reading bank financial statements](/en/blog/reading-bank-financial-statements).

Regarding historical seasonality, SSI Research strategy team leader Ho Huu Tuan Hieu reported via [Tin Nhanh Chung Khoan](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/quy-iv-dong-tien-tim-den-nhom-nganh-nao-post398710.html) on October 02, 2026 that Q4 has historically seen declines in many years, emphasizing that market developments should be evaluated across a longer horizon rather than a single quarter. In contrast, the 5–10 trading sessions prior to the Lunar New Year holiday typically register gains over a 10–12 year span. Mr. Hieu assessed securities sector valuations as attractive despite wide valuation dispersion and subdued market liquidity, noting potential for improvement in October 2026 as negative news subsides. ACBS provides a separate assessment of PLX in its report, while NT2 is expected to deliver strong third-quarter earnings due to elevated competitive electricity market prices.

## VN-Index projections and market outlook from VNDIRECT

In its monthly strategy assessment published by [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/vndirect-du-bao-vn-index-co-the-len-1860-diem-chon-mat-gui-vang-3-co-phieu-cho-thang-10-188261007222358201.chn) on October 08, 2026, VNDIRECT Research observed that the market is likely to experience continued volatility as liquidity has yet to show clear improvement. In its market scenarios, the base scenario with 70% probability assumes the VN-Index defends support at 1,716–1,730 points and fluctuates within the 1,720–1,800 point range, supported by third-quarter corporate earnings. If the index closes the week back above 1,800 points, a short-term bottom could be confirmed, opening potential recovery toward 1,830–1,860 points. In a less favorable scenario, if the Fed continues to raise rates by 25 bps in October 2026, prolonged foreign selling could push the VN-Index below August lows to 1,650–1,660 points.

In the list of tickers that VNDIRECT noted in its report for October 2026, the brokerage referenced VPB on robust credit growth expectations, FRT driven by expansion in Long Chau and FPT Shop retail networks, and NT2 benefiting from gas-fired thermal power demand and solid cash balances.

Regarding macro management, liquidity conditions, funding costs, and currency management are detailed in our analysis of [interest rate and foreign exchange dynamics for late 2026](/en/blog/vietnam-rates-fx-late-2026).

## Banking multiples and capital rotation under ACBS outlook

According to an analysis by ACBS brokerage and investment advisory director Do Hoang Vi published on [Tin Nhanh Chung Khoan](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/quy-iv-dong-tien-tim-den-nhom-nganh-nao-post398710.html) on October 02, 2026, three notable sectors for Q4 include banking, retail and consumer goods, and oil and gas, selected on operating cash flow and market valuation.

According to Mr. Do Hoang Vi, funding cost pressures and requirements to lower lending rates continue to squeeze banking net interest margins (NIM). However, banking sector P/B valuations have retreated toward multi-year lows, with major state-owned commercial banks including CTG, BID, and VCB trading at their lowest valuation bands in 3 years.

In retail and consumer goods, the list of tickers that ACBS noted in its report includes MWG and FRT with solid operating cash flow, alongside cash-generative defensive dividend payers VNM, SAB, and MCH. In oil and gas, constructive industry trends and positive third-quarter results remain visible, while business results show divergence across individual enterprises.

## Macro backdrop and market infrastructure

Underlying corporate earnings forecasts find support in macroeconomic data across Vietnam. According to official releases published by the [Vietnam Government Portal](https://en.baochinhphu.vn/viet-nams-gdp-growth-accelerates-to-995-in-q3-111261003093646463.htm) on October 03, 2026, third-quarter GDP expanded by 9.95% year-on-year, lifting nine-month GDP growth to 9.01% in 2026.

According to economic data published by the [National Statistics Office (NSO)](https://www.nso.gov.vn/tin-tuc-thong-ke/2026/10/thong-cao-bao-chi-ve-tinh-hinh-lao-dong-viec-lam-quy-iii-va-9-thang-nam-2026/), the working-age unemployment rate in Q3 2026 stood at 2.22%, supporting household disposable income heading into Q4 2026.

Regarding secondary trading architecture, a review 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 stressed institutional regulatory enhancements and central counterparty settlement mechanisms. Structural adjustments in transaction rules and settlement processes are explored in our report on [market standards following the FTSE review](/en/blog/vietnam-ftse-upgrade-after-september-2026).

## Sources

- Vietnam Government Portal: [Vietnam's GDP growth accelerates to 9.95% in Q3](https://en.baochinhphu.vn/viet-nams-gdp-growth-accelerates-to-995-in-q3-111261003093646463.htm) (03/10/2026)
- 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)
- Tin Nhanh Chung Khoan: [Where will capital flows head in the fourth quarter?](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/quy-iv-dong-tien-tim-den-nhom-nganh-nao-post398710.html) (02/10/2026)
- CafeF: [VNDIRECT forecasts VN-Index could reach 1,860 points](https://cafef.vn/vndirect-du-bao-vn-index-co-the-len-1860-diem-chon-mat-gui-vang-3-co-phieu-cho-thang-10-188261007222358201.chn) (08/10/2026)
- National Statistics Office (NSO): [Press release on labor and employment situation in Q3 and 9 months of 2026](https://www.nso.gov.vn/tin-tuc-thong-ke/2026/10/thong-cao-bao-chi-ve-tinh-hinh-lao-dong-viec-lam-quy-iii-va-9-thang-nam-2026/) (06/10/2026)

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