Overview of the trading session
The trading session on April 16, 2026, saw mixed but generally positive movements, with the VN-Index rising 19.2 points, or 1.1%, to 1,819.8 points. Total trading volume on the HOSE reached over 1 billion shares, indicating that capital flows remained high and continued to favor leading stocks.
Market breadth on the HOSE leaned towards a selective phase, with several large-cap groups maintaining good momentum while many mid- and small-cap stocks faced profit-taking pressure. Conversely, the HNX-Index rose 3.8 points to 256.5 points, while the UPCOM-Index fell 0.6 points to 128.2 points.
Trends in the indices
| Index | Close the door | Change | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|
| VN-Index | 1,819.8 | +1.1% | 1,000,724,970 |
| HNX-Index | 256.5 | +1.5% | 67,523,970 |
| UPCOM-Index | 128.2 | -0.5% | 20,797,339 |
Outstanding stock group
The real estate sector continued to be the focus, with VIC rising 6.9% and VHM increasing 4.5%, while KBC gained 5.0%. This group contributed most positively to the index's rise during the session.
Ở chiều giảm, một số mã biến động mạnh như SPM giảm 6,9%, HRC giảm 6,9% và COM giảm 6,6%. Diễn biến này cho thấy áp lực phân hóa vẫn hiện diện rõ ở các cổ phiếu có tính đầu cơ cao.
Top gainers/losers and liquidity
| Category | Code | Fluctuations |
|---|---|---|
| Increase | VIC | +6.9% |
| Increase | VHM | +4.5% |
| Increase | KBC | +5.0% |
| Reduce | SPM | -6.9% |
| Reduce | HRC | -6.9% |
| Reduce | COM | -6.6% |
| Outstanding liquidity | Mass |
|---|---|
| SHB | 137.8 million shares |
| VIX | 43.4 million shares |
| HCM | 28.5 million shares |
Industry analysis
The real estate sector was the most prominent, with gains in VIC , VHM , and KBC . In the financial services sector, VIX continued to attract significant liquidity, while HCM and SSI maintained a more balanced performance.
The banking sector saw mixed performance, with SHB leading in volume, while MBB , EIB , and STB experienced slight downward pressure. The electricity and chemical sectors also showed some bright spots, indicating that capital continues to flow to stocks with clear short-term prospects.
Notable technical signals
| Code | Overall score | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| PGV | 77.3 | RSI 36, MACD rising, EMA rising |
| SJD | 74.3 | RSI 50, MACD are rising, EMA is rising. |
| SFI | 74.0 | RSI 49, MACD rising, EMA rising |
In the technical signal group, PGV , SJD , and SFI are the three stocks with the highest combined scores in the reference data. This indicates that some stocks still maintain a positive trend structure despite the overall market divergence.
Short-term outlook
With the VN-Index approaching the 1,820 point mark, the market is likely to continue testing nearby resistance levels in the coming sessions. The short-term support zone around 1,800 points needs to be closely monitored to assess the sustainability of the current upward trend.
Short-term factors to watch include liquidity developments, spillover effects on the banking and real estate sectors, and the market's reaction to testing new resistance levels. Current data suggests the trend remains positive, but divergence may continue.
This data is for analytical and informational purposes only; it is not investment advice.