BID Shares Selected for the FTSE All-World Index: A New Milestone in the International Capital Market
On August 21, 2026, FTSE Russell announced the results of the September 2026 semiannual review of the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (FTSE GEIS), according to which BID shares were officially selected for inclusion in the FTSE All-World Index, classified in the Mid Cap segment, and became one of six Vietnamese stocks included in this index.
This marks a significant milestone in BIDV’s journey to enhance its standing in the international capital market, while also expanding access to BID shares for the global investor community.
The foundation for BIDV stock’s inclusion in the FTSE All-World
BIDV’s selection for the FTSE All-World Index comes as the stock’s market capitalization, liquidity, and accessibility to investors continue to improve—key factors in the FTSE GEIS system.
In the first quarter of 2026, BIDV completed a private placement of over 258.7 million shares, raising over VND 10.063 trillion, of which nearly 115.9 million shares were allocated to foreign investors. The capital increase helped strengthen BIDV’s financial capacity and expand the size of its outstanding shares on the market.
Liquidity for BID shares has also remained strong, with many trading sessions recording volumes of millions of shares. This is a key factor for institutional investment funds, as the ability to execute large-scale transactions at reasonable costs directly impacts portfolio construction and adjustments.
Notably, BID shares still have significant room for foreign investors. With a foreign ownership ratio of approximately 17.6%, compared to the maximum limit of 30%, the stock still has about 12.4 percentage points of room for increased foreign ownership. This creates favorable conditions for BID to attract additional international capital as its inclusion in global indices expands.
A Solid Business Foundation Supports the Investment Case
Beyond factors related to scale and liquidity, the stock’s long-term appeal remains primarily determined by the bank’s operational foundation.
As of June 30, 2026, BIDV’s total assets reached approximately VND 3.44 quadrillion, up 3% from the beginning of the year; outstanding customer loans reached approximately VND 2.5 quadrillion, up 5%. Consolidated pre-tax profit for the second quarter of 2026 reached VND 10.333 trillion, up 20% year-over-year and 21% quarter-over-quarter; the six-month cumulative total reached VND 18.905 trillion, up 18% year-over-year.
These results demonstrate that BIDV continues to maintain a large scale of operations and a momentum of profit growth amid a business environment that remains volatile. Several securities firms, such as Vietcap Securities, MBS, and VCBS, also assess that BID is trading at a relatively attractive valuation compared to its historical average.
Expanding Connections with International Capital
Becoming part of the FTSE All-World Index helps BID shares gain greater visibility within the reference framework of international investors. Passive funds tracking the FTSE may consider allocating shares in line with the index weightings, while active funds using the FTSE as a benchmark have additional grounds to include BID in their research and compare it with banks in other emerging markets.
Actual capital inflows into BID shares will still depend on the index weighting, the free float ratio, liquidity, and the asset size of each fund. However, inclusion in the FTSE All-World Index opens up a new channel for accessing highly organized international investment capital, while also helping to increase brand recognition, expand the investor base, and support the stock’s liquidity in the medium and long term.
The combination of large scale, a business foundation that sustains growth, relatively ample room for foreign ownership, and inclusion in the FTSE All-World Index is creating a solid foundation for BID to expand its connections with international capital markets and enhance its appeal to both domestic and foreign investors.
