VN-Index reversed and fell more than 16 points, or 0.94%, to 1,689 points on October 19, losing the 1,700-point psychological level after briefly topping 1,721 earlier in the session. Pressure came mainly from large caps: VIC fell 3.72% to VND 207,000 per share, taking more than 13 points off the index, while VHM dropped 1.15% to VND 60,300. VCB, VPB and HPG also weighed on the index. Advancers still outnumbered decliners on HoSE, but real estate fell 2.51% and FPT lost 1.89%, while energy rose 1.22%. Trading value reached VND 13,354 billion. Foreign investors were net sellers of about VND 852 billion, led by VCB with over VND 103 billion, while FRT drew net buying of about VND 151 billion.
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Original headline: Cổ phiếu trụ gây thất vọng, VN-Index lại mất mốc 1.700 điểm
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VNINDEX
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| Market | Vietnam stocks |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/19/2026 | 1,689.84 |
| Change that session | -0.94% |
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