Basic Investment Guide

Quick roadmap for Vietnamese stock market beginners – from basics, analysis, to practical risk management.

Educational content only, not investment advice. All investments carry risk – consider carefully before participating.

Basic Stock Investment Guide

What is a security?

A security is a document of value confirming ownership of an asset or a claim on debt. Stocks are the most common type of security, representing partial ownership of a company.

What should beginners learn before investing in stocks?

Beginners should understand the basics: the HOSE/HNX exchanges, order types, fundamental analysis (companies, sectors), technical analysis (charts, indicators), and most importantly, risk management.

What is technical analysis?

Technical analysis is a method for forecasting price trends based on historical charts and indicators such as MA, RSI, MACD. It helps identify when to buy or sell a stock.

How do you manage risk when investing?

Risk management includes setting stop-losses, not investing more than 5-10% of your capital in one stock, diversifying your portfolio, and always keeping a cash reserve. Never invest money you can't afford to lose.

Is Stock Flow free?

Stock Flow is a free stock analysis platform. Users can view market prices, technical charts, and receive automated analysis for 624 stocks across the HOSE, HNX and UPCOM exchanges.