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MSCI Says Low Free-Float Among Many Hurdles for Vietnam Stocks

MSCI Says Low Free-Float Among Many Hurdles for Vietnam Stocks
Bloomberg Markets Friday 19 June 2026, 05:19 UTC By Giang Nguyen 1 min read
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MSCI Says Low Free-Float Among Many Hurdles for Vietnam Stocks MSCI Inc. pointed to low free-float levels at some firms and continued limits on foreign ownership as among hurdles for Vietnam stocks, potentially complicating the country’s push for a market upgrade. “Certain companies with low free float have been flagged to create investability, transparency and price discovery concerns,” the index compiler said in its latest market accessibility review.

MSCI Says Low Free-Float Among Many Hurdles for Vietnam Stocks MSCI Inc. pointed to low free-float levels at some firms and continued limits on foreign ownership as among hurdles for Vietnam stocks, potentially complicating the country’s push for a market upgrade. “Certain companies with low free float have been flagged to create investability, transparency and price discovery concerns,” the index compiler said in its latest market accessibility review.
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