NEPSE in one paragraph
NEPSE stands for Nepal Stock Exchange Limited. It is the only stock exchange in Nepal. Companies that want to raise money from the public list their shares on it, and investors buy and sell those shares through licensed brokers. The price of each share moves during trading hours as buyers and sellers agree on prices.
What can you trade on NEPSE?
- Equity shares of listed companies such as commercial banks, hydropower companies, insurance companies and manufacturers.
- Mutual fund units, which pool money from many investors and are managed by a fund manager.
- Debentures, which are a kind of company bond that pays interest.
You can browse every listed company, with its latest price, on our NEPSE share prices page.
Who regulates it?
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) is the regulator. It sets the rules for companies that issue shares, for brokers and for the exchange. Share ownership records are kept electronically in Demat accounts through the Central Depository System (CDSC). Check these organisations' websites for the current rules.
What is the NEPSE index?
People often say "NEPSE is up today". They usually mean the NEPSE index, a single number that summarises how all listed shares moved. When it rises, most share prices rose. Read more in the NEPSE index explained, or see today's NEPSE index.
How do trades happen?
You cannot trade directly with the exchange. You open a Demat account, then an account with a licensed stockbroker, and place buy or sell orders through the broker's online system. The exchange matches your order with someone on the other side. How to buy shares in Nepal walks through each step.
Learn before you invest
Share prices go down as well as up, and beginners often lose money on their first real trades. A safer way to start is to practise with virtual money at real prices. That is exactly what NEPSE Demo Trading is for. It is free and nothing real is bought or sold.
This article is for education only and is not investment advice.