Overview of the trading session
Mid-session on April 16, 2026 , the Vietnamese stock market remained mixed but leaned towards positive on the HOSE. The VN-Index rose to 1,818.7 points, equivalent to +1.0% , while the HNX-Index edged up slightly to 252.9 points and the UPCOM-Index fell 0.6% to 128.1 points.
Market breadth indicates that demand remains present in some leading groups, but capital flows are not evenly distributed. The overall picture shows that investors still prioritize highly liquid stocks, while the group of rapidly rising individual stocks continues to generate significant volatility.
Outstanding stocks on HOSE
On the upside, the leading group on HOSE saw several stocks make significant breakthroughs. TNT rose 6.9% , UIC rose 6.9% , NHT rose 6.8% , TMT rose 6.8% , and VIC rose 6.3% .
Conversely, profit-taking pressure emerged in some stocks that experienced sharp declines, such as COM ( down 6.6%) , PMG ( down 6.0%) , VMD (down 5.1%) , HAR (down 4.1%) , and GEE ( down 4.1%) . This development shows a significant divergence between speculative stocks and large-cap stocks.
| Code | Fluctuations |
|---|---|
| TNT | +6.9% |
| UIC | +6.9% |
| NHT | +6.8% |
| COM | -6.6% |
| PMG | -6.0% |
Liquidity and technical signals
Liquidity continued to be concentrated in actively traded stocks. VIX led with 19.0 million shares, followed by POW with 18.0 million , HCM with 14.6 million , NVL with 14.4 million , and SHB with 14.0 million shares.
In terms of technical signals, several stocks recorded outstanding overall scores. PGV reached 77.3 points with an RSI of 36.0 , and both MACD and EMA are leaning towards an uptrend. SJD , SFI , UIC , and MBB also maintained positive signal structures, indicating that the short-term recovery trend is still holding its ground.
| Code | Overall score | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGV | 77.3 | Positive |
| SJD | 74.3 | Positive |
| SFI | 73.7 | Positive |
| UIC | 73.5 | Positive |
| MBB | 73.3 | Positive |
Industry analysis
Looking at the heat map, capital flows remain strongly concentrated in a few leading sectors that are highly sensitive to market rebounds. Real estate saw gains in some large-cap stocks like VIC and VHM , while the Financial Services group continued to be active with high liquidity in VIX , HCM , and SSI .
In the banking sector, the performance was more clearly differentiated, with VPB and TCB maintaining gains, while some other stocks experienced slight corrections. The electricity , retail , and resources sectors also showed individual bright spots, but this did not create a consensus upward trend across the entire industry.
Notable developments on HNX and UPCOM
On the HNX , several stocks hit or nearly hit their upper limit, such as VLA , HKT , HDA , HHC , and NBW , reflecting a high degree of divergence. Conversely, stocks like KMT , KSD , BBS , PRC , and ONE faced significant downward pressure.
On UPCOM , the standout gainers included HVA , GND , QCC , TGP , and CIP , while VES , SID , PEG , SJM , and SDK were the biggest losers. However, liquidity here remains concentrated in a few highly speculative stocks, indicating continued market volatility.
Short-term outlook
For the remainder of the session, the 1,818.0 point level is the nearest target to watch for the VN-Index , while short-term resistance lies around the psychological 1,820.0 point level. If capital continues to flow into leading sectors such as banking, real estate, and financial services, the rebound could be strengthened.
Conversely, if profit-taking pressure increases on stocks that have risen sharply, the market may experience strong fluctuations within a narrow range. Current data suggests that the probability of maintaining a positive momentum still exists, but differentiation among industry groups will continue to be the decisive factor in the short term.
For informational and analytical purposes only. Not investment advice. Signals and scenarios shown are model-generated analytical outputs and do not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell, hold, or transact in any security.