VinFast’s Wild Trading Offers 5 Lessons About the Stock Market
VinFast Auto, a Vietnamese EV start-up, offers valuable lessons about the stock market through its wild trading, teaching seasoned traders in just a short period of time.
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Posted 8/30/2023, 10:09:00 PM
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VinFast's shares more than doubled after it was reported that South Korea's Star Group Industrial plans to open a factory in Vietnam, boosting the Vietnamese electric vehicle maker's market capitalization to $95 billion.
VinFast Auto stock experiences a 109% surge, attracting traders, but it remains a puzzling phenomenon.
VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle maker, has seen a significant increase in its market cap, surpassing that of major firms such as Walgreens Boots Alliance, Goldman Sachs, and 3M, leading to concerns about its valuation. One factor that may have justified the rising prices is the potential construction of a factory by one of VinFast's key suppliers, Star Group Industrial, which would provide easier access to magnets and facilitate faster production of vehicles. However, there are doubts about the sustainability of VinFast's recent sharp rises in stock prices.
Electric-vehicle startup VinFast's market capitalization has surpassed established automakers like Ford and General Motors after its shares surged following a special-purpose acquisition company deal, although the company's business results must eventually justify its valuation, according to industry analysts.
VinFast Auto's stock price dropped over 31% due to a reality check after a strong rally, but it remains the third most valuable automobile stock with a market cap of around $95 billion; analysts warn of unsustainable valuation and advise against investing in it.
Vietnamese EV start-up VinFast's stock plunges, losing $90 billion in market value.
Electric vehicle stock VinFast experienced a steep decline, plunging nearly 40% after a rapid rise that puzzled analysts, highlighting the volatility of the stock.
Short-selling legend Jim Chanos described VinFast Auto as a "$200 billion meme stock" just hours before its stock dropped by more than 40%, questioning its valuation and highlighting the difficulties of shorting the stock due to its limited availability.
Electric-vehicle startup VinFast Auto Ltd. has experienced a significant decline in market capitalization, losing over $140 billion in less than two weeks due to a continuous drop in its stock price.
VinFast Auto stock is experiencing a sharp decline due to a significant quarterly loss, despite a positive forecast for the full year.