At the end of the session, the VN-Index edged up by 0.62 points to close at 1,313.46. Trading volume reached nearly 718 million shares, equivalent to more than VNĐ16.89 trillion (US$651.5 million) in value.
According to data from FiinTrade and SSI Research, ETFs posted a net outflow of over VNĐ210 billion between May 12 and 16, marking the second consecutive week of withdrawals.
May has arrived not with a retreat from investors, but with cautious optimism, driven by a mix of macroeconomic resilience, policy adjustments and shifting investor sentiment.
Profit-taking pressure emerged across the board, particularly in banking and technology stocks, causing the VN-Index to retreat slightly to 1,301.39 points — a nearly 12-point in Friday''s session.
Accumulated in the first quarter of 2025, net withdrawals of equity funds were more than VNĐ5.3 trillion, (US$ 20 million) double that of the previous quarter.
The rally was driven by optimistic developments in US trade negotiations with both the United Kingdom and China, which supported investor sentiment across global markets.