Ho Chi Minh City, April 21, 2026 – Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation (HSC) is proud to be ranked Number 1 Broker in Frontier Markets in the 2026 Extel Survey, with over 30% more votes than the nearest competitor.

Extel is a globally recognized provider of rankings for equity research and brokerage services, building on the legacy of the Institutional Investor Rankings. The 2026 results reflect the independent views of 3,133 portfolio managers and analysts from 826 institutions.

A significant methodology enhancement was introduced this year: participating firms are now weighted based on their equity assets under management (AUM) within respective Asian markets, providing a more accurate representation of regional capital influence.

Within the Local Broker rankings across 11 Asia-Pacific markets (including Frontier Markets), HSC was ranked #1 in Frontier Markets, alongside leading regional firms.

Key other highlights for HSC in the Extel survey 2026:

• 7 Analysts ranked in the Top 10 (including #1 and #3)
• 14 Analysts recognized overall
• Sales team secured all Top 3 positions (#1, #2, #3)
• Ranked #1 across Research, Sales, and Trading

This recognition reinforces HSC’s leadership in Frontier Markets and underscores its strong research capabilities, deep local expertise, and commitment to delivering high-quality investment solutions to both local and global investors.

Source: Extel Survey 2026 and related published materials.