NEPSE Trading: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Nepal Stock Exchange ( Infographic )

Nepal Stock Exchange  ·  2025 Edition

NEPSE TRADING

The Complete Investor's Reference Guide

INDEX

2,684.19

▲ +1.24%  TODAY

Established

1994

January 13

Market Cap

NPR 4.65L

Crore (2025)

Listed Companies

230+

Securities

Brokers

92

Licensed

How to Start Trading

01

Open Demat Account

Citizenship + PAN + Bank Account required

02

Choose a Broker

92 SEBON-licensed brokers available nationwide

03

Register on TMS

Broker provides Trading Management System login

04

Fund Your Account

Transfer via linked bank — no minimum investment

05

Place Your First Bid

Search ticker → Set price → Confirm order

Trading Schedule

11:00 – 15:00 NST

9:00 11:00 13:00 15:00 17:00 19:00 21:00

TRADING DAYS

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

SETTLEMENT CYCLE

T + 2

Funds clear in 2 business days

Market Sectors

Banking

Commercial · Dev · Finance

78%

Hydropower

Power Purchase Agreements

62%

Insurance

Life · Non-Life

48%

Microfinance

Financial Inclusion

55%

Mutual Funds

Closed-End · Open-End

41%

Hotel/Tourism

Post-pandemic Recovery

22%

Telecom/Tech

Nepal Telecom + Emerging

18%

NEPSE Index — Historical Range

Trading Strategies

📊

Fundamental

Analyse EPS, P/E ratio, ROE & dividend yield before investing

📈

Technical

Charts, RSI, MACD, support & resistance levels

🏛

IPO Investing

Lottery allotment system via CDSC / EDIS portal

🔒

Buy & Hold

Long-term compounding with dividends & bonus shares

Taxes & Costs

Capital Gains Tax

Deducted at source by broker on sale

At source

Dividend Tax

Withheld before dividend reaches your account

5%

Brokerage Fee

Varies by broker — compare before choosing

Varies

DP / Demat Charge

Annual custody fee charged by CDSC

Annual

Essential Resources

nepalstock.com

Official NEPSE

nepsealpha.com

Charts & Data

merolagani.com

Live Market

sharesansar.com

IPO & News

Mistakes to Avoid

Chasing social media tips Panic selling during dips Over-trading / high turnover Zero diversification Ignoring fundamentals Timing the market

NEPSE TRADING GUIDE  ·  2025  ·  FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

Invest with precision. Rise like the Himalayas.