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Plain-language guides for beginners: how NEPSE works, how to read the numbers, and how to practise without risking real money.
Basics
What is NEPSE? The Nepal Stock Exchange explained
NEPSE is the Nepal Stock Exchange, the marketplace where shares of Nepali companies are bought and sold. Here is what it does, who runs it and how to start learning it safely.
Read the guide →How to buy shares in Nepal: a step-by-step beginner guide
Buying your first share in Nepal takes a few accounts and a little paperwork. This guide lists the steps in order, so you know what to expect before you commit any money.
Read the guide →What is paper trading? Practise the NEPSE market with virtual money
Paper trading means trading with pretend money at real market prices. It is how many beginners learn how the market behaves before they put their own savings at risk.
Read the guide →The NEPSE index explained: NEPSE, Sensitive, Float and more
When the news says the market rose or fell, it is talking about an index. NEPSE publishes several. Here is what each one tells you.
Read the guide →Best NEPSE apps for beginners: what to look for
There is no single best app, because different apps do different jobs. This guide explains the three kinds of NEPSE apps and what to check before you use one.
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Trading
NEPSE trading hours and market days
The Nepal Stock Exchange is open for a few hours on weekdays. Here are the hours, what the market status means and what you can still do when it is closed.
Read the guide →How NEPSE circuit limits work
A circuit limit is a cap on how far a share price can rise or fall in a single trading day. Knowing how it works helps you understand sudden jumps and stuck prices.
Read the guide →10 common NEPSE beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
Most beginners make the same mistakes. Knowing them in advance is cheaper than learning them with your own savings.
Read the guide →How to read a stock chart: candlesticks, volume and trends
A price chart shows what buyers and sellers have done over time. Learn the basic parts and what they can and cannot tell you.
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Fundamentals
How to read the P/E ratio (with a live NEPSE example)
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is the most quoted number in stock research. It tells you how many rupees investors pay for each rupee of a company's yearly profit.
Read the guide →What is EPS (earnings per share) and how to use it
Earnings per share (EPS) shows how much profit a company made for each share. It is the foundation of the P/E ratio and one of the first numbers to check.
Read the guide →Book value and P/B ratio explained for NEPSE investors
Book value tells you what each share is worth on the company's balance sheet. The price-to-book ratio compares that with the market price.
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IPOs and shares
How IPOs work in Nepal: applying through Meroshare
An IPO (initial public offering) is how a company first offers its shares to the public. In Nepal many beginners buy their first shares this way.
Read the guide →Bonus shares, dividends and right shares explained
Companies share profit with owners in a few ways. Understanding the difference helps you read announcements and avoid surprises when a price suddenly drops after a bonus.
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Put what you learn into practice
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