Vietnam's stock market witnessed a sharp rise in newly opened trading accounts in July, driven by strong investor sentiment as the VN-Index reached a historic peak on the 25th anniversary of its establishment.

According to the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC), as of July 31, 2025, the total number of domestic trading accounts had reached 10,447,486, including 10,428,983 accounts held by individual investors and 18,503 accounts held by institutional investors.

In July alone, 226,153 new domestic accounts were opened  -  the highest monthly increase in nearly a year, since September 2024. Most of the growth came from individual investors, while institutional accounts saw a modest rise of 164, slightly down from the 166 new institutional accounts in June.

Foreign investors also showed interest in the Vietnamese market. The number of overseas accounts stood at 48,781, comprising 44,103 individual and 4,678 institutional accounts  -  up 179 and 9 accounts, respectively, compared to the previous month.

Overall, in the first seven months of 2025, Vietnam added 1.2 million new stock trading accounts, bringing the national total to nearly 10.5 million.

This momentum coincided with historic gains in the VN-Index, which surged over 126 points, a 9.16% increase, by the end of July. The index held above the 1,500-point mark, with the average daily trading value on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) reaching approximately USD 1.3 billion per session (about 33 trillion VND), reflecting record market liquidity.

The surge in new accounts and rising VN-Index levels occurred on the 25th anniversary of the Vietnamese stock market (28 July 2000 – 28 July 2025), marking a symbolic milestone and showcasing growing public participation in equity investments.

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