The market's uptrend in the near future may slow down and the risk of correction is increasing, brokerages have said.

The market's gaining momentum lingered in the first session of the Year of the Cat, said Viet Dragon Securities Co. However, the uptrend somewhat slowed down before the profit-taking supply, as shown by the Shooting Star candle.

On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, the VN-Index gained 0.81 per cent, to close Friday at 1,117.10 points.

On the Ha Noi Stock Exchange, the HNX-Index rose 0.40 per cent to close Friday at 220.76 points.

“Market still remained in green at the end of the session, showing that the pressure of supply is not great. It is expected that the market will temporarily step back in the next session to find a balance after the recent rise,” said Viet Dragon Securities Co.

“Therefore, investors should slow down and observe the cash flow to support the market in the near future. However, it is possible to wait for good price accumulation in stocks with an active accumulation background.

“The market's uptrend in the near future may slow down and the risk of correction is increasing.”

Saigon-Hanoi Securities Co (SHS) said the VN-Index had entered a new phase of accumulation to wait for the opportunity to create a real uptrend. The market situation, although not yet confirmed as an uptrend, will move in the recovery phase and will create many opportunities for investors including short, medium and long term.

In the short term, the current rally can push VN-Index to move toward 1,150 points. Short-term investors can disburse in the next correcting sessions, said SHS.

According to analyst Nguyen Huy Phuong from Viet Dragon Securities Joint Stock Company (VDSC), the market's uptrend continued in the first session of the Year of the Cat. However, the uptrend somewhat slowed down amid profit-taking. It is expected that the market will temporarily step back in the next session to find a balance after the recent uptrend.

Analyst Pham Binh Phuong from Mirae Asset Securities said that the market started the new year on a positive movement, but selling pressure at high prices appeared again after a long Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday. The above movement shows that the short-term trend of VN-Index is positive. "We see that the 1,120 - 1,130 zone may witness shaking sessions," said analyst Phuong.

Regarding the transactions of foreign investors, they continued to be active net buyers last Friday.

Foreign investors net bought VND518.88 billion on HOSE, including Hoa Phat Group (HPG) with VND174.05 billion, Vingroup (VIC) with VND91.37 billion, HCM Securities Co (HCM) with VND65.11 billion. Foreign investors were net buyers on HNX with the value of VND33.43 billion.

In the next trading sessions, VN-Index is likely to continue going up to conquer the resistance level of 1,150, said BIDV Securities Co. — VNS