The index gained 0.22 point or 0.64% to close at 34.75.The gauge started with the given mark of 100 on June 24, 2009 but it has never been back to that level.
The market volume increased to 389,480 shares changed hands for VND1.41 billion today, compared with 152,700 shares changed hands for VND0.78 billion on Tuesday trading.
The market breadth was positive with 18 gainers, 14 losers, 4 unmoved and the rest untraded.
HPL was the biggest gainer today, adding VND1,600 to hit the ceiling at VND17,600 with 100 shares traded.
SDV was the biggest loser today, falling VND800 to hit the floor at VND7,300 on a trade of 100 units.
FBA was the most active stock today with 218,400 shares traded. Its price gained VND200 to hit the ceiling at VND2,700/unit
Foreigners stayed on the sidelines today.