Trading Session Overview
The mid-session market on October 21, 2026 recorded broad-based gains across all three exchanges. VNINDEX rose 2.15% to 1,728.36 points, with trading volume reaching 458,774,206 units, indicating that money flow continues to maintain a positive momentum amid a market breadth tilted toward advancing stocks.
On the other indices, HNXINDEX gained 0.77% to 259.94 points and UPCOMINDEX rose 0.53% to 125.88 points. This movement reflects a short-term recovery trend that remains dominant, although the divergence among stock groups remains very pronounced.
Notable Stocks
| Ticker | Performance | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| GEE | +6.9% | HOSE |
| MDG | +6.9% | HOSE |
| LAF | +6.8% | HOSE |
| COM | -6.9% | HOSE |
| VNG | -6.9% | HOSE |
| KOS | -6.9% | HOSE |
Among the high-liquidity stocks on HOSE, VIX led with 34.9 million shares, followed by VSC with 22.2 million and SSI with 19.1 million. This signals that money flow remains heavily concentrated in stocks with leading roles and high volatility.
Sector Analysis and Technical Signals
The financial sector remained the focal point, with VIX, SSI, VCI, VND, and ORS all posting notable gains. In real estate, VHM, VIC, DXG, and KDH improved together, while VSC and GEX also attracted substantial liquidity in the industrial goods group.
- CLW: composite score 73.0, MACD signal bullish, EMA bullish.
- HII: composite score 72.7, MACD signal bullish, EMA bullish.
- TCX: composite score 70.8, MACD signal bullish, EMA bearish.
On HNX, the standout trading names were SHS and CEO. On UPCOM, price swings were larger, with SAL up 38.1% and DNN up 15.0%, while several other stocks corrected sharply, indicating that divergence risk remains high.
Outlook
With VNINDEX having moved above the 1,728-point zone, the short-term trend continues to lean positive. The nearby support zone to watch is around 1,700 points, while the 1,730-point level will serve as the checkpoint for the market's follow-through buying demand.
In the coming sessions, investors will watch the sustainability of money flow in leading stocks, the spread to mid- and small-cap groups, and price movements in stocks that surged sharply during the session.
This data is for analytical and informational purposes only; it does not constitute investment advice.