SJC gold bars decrease by more than 30 million VND/tael
After 6 months, domestic gold prices decreased by tens of millions of VND per tael. Gold buyers at the end of February 2026, if they sell at the present time, may suffer a large loss due to the sharp price decrease and the high buying-selling spread.
On August 27, 2026, SJC gold bar prices were listed by businesses around 147 - 150 million VND/tael. Compared to February 27, 2026, gold bar prices have decreased sharply.
At Phu Quy and DOJI, the buying price decreased from 181 million VND/tael to 147 million VND/tael, equivalent to a decrease of 34 million VND/tael. The selling price also decreased from 184 million VND/tael to 150 million VND/tael, down 34 million VND/tael. Gold buyers 6 months ago, if sold now, could lose about 37 million VND/tael.
Bao Tin Minh Chau recorded a lower decrease in the buying side. The current buying price is 148.4 million VND/tael, down 32.6 million VND/tael compared to 181 million VND/tael in the previous 6 months. The selling price decreased from 184 million VND/tael to 152.4 million VND/tael, down 31.6 million VND/tael. The loss of gold buyers in the previous 6 months is estimated at about 35.6 million VND/tael.
9999 gold rings also cost more than 30 million VND/tael
Not only gold bars, 9999 gold rings also recorded a sharp decrease.
At DOJI, the price of gold rings decreased from 180.9 million VND/tael for buying - 183.9 million VND/tael for selling on February 27 to 148.9 - 152.9 million VND/tael currently. The buying side decreased by 32 million VND/tael, the selling side decreased by 31 million VND/tael. Gold buyers 6 months ago may have lost about 35 million VND/tael.
At Bao Tin Minh Chau, the price of gold rings decreased from 181 - 184 million VND/tael to 148.4 - 152.4 million VND/tael. The buying price decreased by 32.6 million VND/tael, the selling price decreased by 31.6 million VND/tael. The loss of gold buyers is estimated at about 35.6 million VND/tael.
Phu Quy recorded a stronger decrease when the current gold ring price is at 147 - 150.5 million VND/tael, while 6 months ago it was 180.5 - 183.5 million VND/tael. The buying price decreased by 33.5 million VND/tael, the selling price decreased by 33 million VND/tael. Gold buyers at the end of February may lose about 36.5 million VND/tael.
Domestic gold prices decreased partly due to the impact of the downward trend of the international market. On August 27, 2026, world gold prices were at 4,640.8 USD/ounce, down 552.4 USD/ounce compared to 5,193.2 USD/ounce on February 27, 2026, thereby creating more pressure on domestic gold prices.
In the context of unclear direction for world gold prices, the domestic market may continue to fluctuate strongly, especially if additional selling pressure from investors appears.
People should not follow the psychology of fearing missing opportunities when gold prices fluctuate strongly. Buying gold at high prices but having to sell it when the market decreases can cause investors to suffer large losses, especially when the difference between buying and selling prices is high.
Investors need to carefully consider risks, avoid using all their money or using leverage to buy gold at a time when the market is still volatile.
The information in the article is for reference only, not an investment recommendation. Investors need to consider risks, especially when the buying - selling price difference is high.
