Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) experienced a buoyant trading month in July, led by strong gains in securities stocks that shaped the market’s positive momentum.
The HNX-Index maintained a steady upward trajectory throughout the month, closing at 266.34 points, a 16.19% increase from June and its highest July finish to date.
Trading activity surged, with an average daily volume of 150.4 million shares, marking a notable 60% rise compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, the average daily transaction value climbed 64.5% to over 2.77 trillion VND (105.5 million USD).
The busiest trading day was on July 31, with 195.5 million shares exchanged, amounting to approximately 4.1 trillion VND.
Among the market leaders, Asia-Pacific Securities (APS) delivered remarkable growth, soaring 98.5% to close at 13,300 VND per share. Saigon-Hanoi Securities (SHS) followed closely, rising 79.6% to 23,000 VND.
Other notable gains included Alphanam E&C (AME), which rose 59.6% and I.P.A Investment Group (IPA), which increased by 58%.
In terms of liquidity, Saigon-Hanoi Securities (SHS) led the market with a trading volume of 956.1 million shares, accounting for 26% of total market activity.
CEO Group followed with 623.5 million shares traded, representing 17% of the market, while MB Securities (MBS) recorded 207.8 million shares, equivalent to 6% of the total.
Foreign investors were notably active, with trading values rising by 61% compared to the previous month. They bought over 3.3 trillion VND worth of securities and sold approximately 2.78 trillion VND, resulting in a net buying position of 547 billion VND.
Additionally, proprietary trading by member securities firms increased by 7.1%, reaching over 443.9 billion VND, constituting more than 2% of the total market.
By the end of July, the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) listed 306 companies, with a total market capitalisation exceeding 398.7 trillion VND, reflecting a 12% increase from June./.
VNA
