Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index is expected to fluctuate in a range of 1,380-1,480 points in November, boosted by higher vaccination coverage, recovery of the economy and stimulus packages.

Viet Nam's stock market had a good start on Monday, bolstered by strong gains in many stock groups including securities and rubber production.

Analysts from securities companies said that there is still room for the VN-Index to increase this week but the index's gaining momentum will be narrowed.

Real estate stocks have surged recently as realty is forecast to be one of the industries that will have the most positive growth prospects towards the end of the year.

Viet Nam's stock market settled higher on the last trading day of the week, boosted by strong gains in many stock groups including fertilisers, food and beverage, oil and gas stocks.

The market edged higher on Friday morning on gains of energy stocks. But downside risk remained as lingering selling pressure weighed on many large-cap stocks, especially in attractive sectors including banking and real estate.

Shares gained ground on Thursday thanks to the sharp rises of large-caps and in the securities and real estate group, supporting the overall market.

Vietnamese markets ended mixed on Thursday morning, with the VN-Index extending losses due to active profit-taking activities on bank and real estate stocks.

Shares lost ground on Wednesday due to the sharp fall of large-cap and mid-caps in the real estate group, pressuring the overall market.