Three kinds of apps
- Broker apps and websites (TMS). These are the only way to place real orders. You need a Demat account and a broker account first.
- Market data apps and sites. They show prices, charts and news, but you cannot trade on them.
- Practice apps (simulators). They let you trade with virtual money at real prices. Nothing real is bought or sold. NEPSE Demo Trading is one of these.
A beginner usually wants a practice app first, then a market data source, and a broker only when ready for real money.
A checklist for any NEPSE app
- Are the prices real? Check that the data comes from NEPSE and note any delay.
- Is it clear what is virtual and what is real? Practice apps should say plainly that no real money is involved.
- Does it show what matters? Price, change, volume, charts and company numbers like EPS and P/E.
- Does it track your results? A portfolio view with profit and loss helps you learn.
- Is it free, and are the terms clear? Beware of any app that asks for money to "unlock" tips.
- Does it respect your data? Read the privacy policy.
- Does it work on your device? Web, Android or both.
Be careful with tips and signals
Some apps and groups sell "guaranteed" trading signals. No one can guarantee returns. Prefer tools that teach you to read the market yourself, such as charts and fundamentals.
A sensible path
- Learn the basics in what is NEPSE.
- Practise for a while in a free simulator.
- Follow real prices on our stock pages or the exchange's own sources.
- When you are ready for real trades, follow how to buy shares in Nepal.
For education only. Not investment advice.