FTSE Russell has officially announced the reclassification of Vietnam’s stock market from “Frontier” to “Secondary Emerging Market,” a significant milestone for the country’s financial sector. The change will take effect on September 21, 2026, supporting investor confidence and potentially attracting new capital flows into Vietnamese equities.
To ensure a smooth and orderly transition in line with market constraints, FTSE Russell stated that the inclusion of Vietnamese stocks in its indices will be executed in several phases. The process will begin in September 2026 and is expected to be completed within 2027.
According to Finansia Syrus Securities’ estimates as of March 27, 2026, Vietnamese equities are projected to have the following weights in key FTSE Russell indices:
- FTSE Global All Cap: 0.037%
- FTSE Emerging All Cap: 0.350%
- FTSE All-World: 0.024%
- FTSE Emerging: 0.227%
These proportions are subject to change, based on future market developments and index reviews.
