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  • Starting today, Prabhu Bank will be selling 46,74,396 units of promoter shares to the general public and institutions.

    Starting today, Prabhu Bank will be selling 46,74,396 units of promoter shares to the general public and institutions.


    From now, that is, on 12 Falgun through 26 Falgun, 2079, the current promoters of Prabhu Bank Limited (PRVU) are selling its 46,74,396 unit promoter share at an auction.

    There will be an auction for 46,74,396 units of promoter shares. In an auction, bids may be submitted by institutions, businesses, or individual investors. The minimum bid is Rs. 123. 10,000 units are the required minimum bid amount for promoter shares. Bidders are allowed to offer for the full issue, but they must adhere to the Nepal Rastra Bank’s guideline that they cannot offer for more shares per entity than what is allowed.

    The auction manager is Prabhu Capital Ltd. On Falgun 27, at the auction manager’s location, bids will begin to be accepted at 11 a.m.

  • Global IME Bank’s “11.25% Global IME Bank Debenture 2084/85” will close today & applications for a minimum of 25 units can be submitted.

    Global IME Bank’s “11.25% Global IME Bank Debenture 2084/85” will close today & applications for a minimum of 25 units can be submitted.


    Global IME Bank Ltd will close the public issuance of the “11.25% Global IME Bank Debenture 2084/85” today, February 5th.

    The issue had begun on the 29th of Magh and was scheduled to end on the 3rd of Falgun. Nevertheless, the bank earlier declared in a notification that the deadline will be extended until February 14, although the subscription would expire as soon as it is subscribed. Because the offering is now oversubscribed, the business will shut it today till the end of banking hours.

    50 lakh units would be issued at a par value of Rs.1000 each. 30 lakh units of the overall offer will be subscribed through private placement, while the remaining 20 lakh shares totaling Rs. 2 Arba are eligible for public issuance, with 5% reserved for mutual funds. The offering would generate a total of Rs 5 arba.

    Sunrise Capital Ltd has been named the issue manager. Investors can apply for as little as 25 units and as many as 100,000 units.

    The “11.25% Global IME Bank Debenture 2084/85” has a maturity duration of 5 years and will provide unit holders with 11.25% annual yields until the date of maturity.

  • Mahalaxmi Life Insurance observes its 4th anniversary

    Mahalaxmi Life Insurance observes its 4th anniversary


     

    Mahalaxmi Life Insurance observed its 4th anniversary on Magh 27, 2079 where the company is the youngest in the insurance sector has gone through a lot of ups and downs.

    The company has increased its paid-up capital by 50%, reserve by 60.7%, life insurance fund by 56.4%, investment portfolio by 29.5%, claim settlement by 38%, and profit by 35.4% by Poush end, 2079 when compared to the same period last year, as per the media statement.

     

  • National Life Insurance’s net profit increases by an astounding 57.70%.

    National Life Insurance’s net profit increases by an astounding 57.70%.


    National Life Insurance Company Limited (NLICL) has released its second-quarter report for fiscal year 2079/2080, showing a 57.70% increase in Net Profit compared to the previous year’s equivalent period. The net profit of the firm climbed to Rs. 22.73 crores in this quarter from Rs. 14.41 crores in the previous quarter.

    National Life has a paid-up capital of Rs. 4.64 Arba and a reserve of Rs. 26.65 crores, according to the unaudited report for the second quarter issued today.

    The corporation has a life insurance policy worth Rs. 56.15 Arba and a contingency fund worth Rs. 37.20 crores.

    The Net Premium increased by 10.84% to Rs. 7.53 Arba in FY 2079/2080 from Rs. 6.79 Arba in the previous year’s equivalent quarter. The firm earned Rs. 2.12 arba through investment, loans, and other sources. NLICL reports a write-back for potential losses of Rs. 70.53 Lakh for this period.

  • With a staggering turnover of Rs. 3.362 Arba, the NEPSE Index soared by a whopping 76.64 points.

    With a staggering turnover of Rs. 3.362 Arba, the NEPSE Index soared by a whopping 76.64 points.


    The NEPSE index finished at 2,177.34 today, up 76.64 points from the previous trading day’s close. This is a 3.65% increase. Yesterday, the index rose 4.57 points.Today, the index began at 2,100.12 and closed at 2,099.03. It reached a high of 2,177.75 before closing at 2,177.34.

    59,927 transactions resulted in the exchange of 260 scrips. A total of 9,333,788 shares were traded, totaling Rs. 3.362 Arba in turnover. This is more than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 1.474 Arba.

    The largest turnover was Rs. 12.92 crores, with NIC Asia Bank Ltd. (NICA) ending at a market price of Rs. 835 per share. The most traded shares were those of Ngadi Group Power Ltd. (NGPL).

    Five scrips gained everything they could and made it to the positive circuit.12% ICFC Finance Limited Debenture 2083 (ICFCD83) fell the most today, losing 5.90%.Today, all sector indexes finished in the green, with “Investment” gaining the most 6.25% and “Mutual Fund” gaining the least 2.24%.

  • Kalinchowk Darshan Limited’s initial public offering (IPO) has concluded, with 1 in every 16 applicants receiving 10 units.

    Kalinchowk Darshan Limited’s initial public offering (IPO) has concluded, with 1 in every 16 applicants receiving 10 units.


    Kalinchowk Darshan Limited’s initial public offering (IPO) was completed today at the offices of Nabil Investment Banking Limited in Kathmandu.

    Kalinchowk Darshan Limited had issued to the general public 896,400 units worth Rs 8.96 crore in an Initial Public Offering (Magh 3-6, 2079).

     

  • 7 Stock Market Investing Tips

    7 Stock Market Investing Tips


    Have you decided to invest in the stock market? Consider these 7 stock market investing tips when making your investments.

    1. Have a solid comprehension of basic economic principals.

    Before you get started, you should understand basic principals and laws of economics. The stock market closely follows the law of supply and demand. For example, when there is a large demand for the stock of a certain company, the cost of its stock will increase along with the demand. However, if there are more stock available for sale than there are buyers, the unit price of that company stock will decrease.

    2. Learn about prospective companies you want to invest in.

    Do your homework before you invest in prospective companies. Read the company annual report and find out about their products, operations, services and basic business track record. This information gives you an idea of how stable the company is and whether they can deliver on their promise to offer profits to investors.

    3. Select companies with staying power.

    There are so many companies that exist in today’s stock market, selecting becomes a major decision for beginning investors. Relatively stable companies and business are owned by the government, unless there is a political revolution or crisis going on. Gasoline companies and telecommunications companies are usually profitable and stable because there is a constant demand for their services and products. While IT companies are rapidly growing in today’s stock market, there are so many of them it may be a challenge to check their profiles to exercise reasonable care before investing. Before putting your money into an IT company, verify their track record and make sure they are stable and profitable for a minimum of 10 years.

    4. Keep an eye on the news.

    Guesswork is completely ineffective when it comes to investing in the stock market. Good intuition and solid decision-making come from learning about global and local news both politically and economically. When you watch the news, make sure to keep track of the industry your company is in. Even stable companies may go bankrupt or have a major blow that will bring them down.

    5. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

    Avoid investing in just one company and spread out your stock investments to several businesses. When you have stock concentrated in just one company, you have a greater chance of losing it all. When you spread out your investments over several companies, those earning profits can cushion the ones that not not as profitable.

    6. Stockbrokers aren’t the final word.

    A stock broker is actually gambling with your money so you need to do your own homework. Dishonest brokers can take advantage of investors who do not fully comprehend how the stock market works.

    7. Greed is your enemy.

    While everyone is eager to make profits in the stock market, an investor loses their sense of reason when they are fueled by greed. A money hungry investor may forget to check on economic rumors and spontaneously decide to sell or buy with the thought of making major profits and then lose it all.

    Putting your money in the stock market can of course be risky, but the above stock market investing tips should help point you in the right direction.

  • Becoming an Investor in Nepal

    Becoming an Investor in Nepal


    Before we get into how to become an investor in Nepal, it’s important to understand who an investor is. An investor is someone who puts money into something with the hope of profiting in the future. A return is the benefit derived from such an investment. Investors are always on the lookout for high-yielding investment opportunities.

    What distinguishes an investor from others?

    Based on a book written by Robert Kiyosaki Rich Dad Poor Dad, people can be divided into four distinct categories in terms of generating income. They are:

    1. Employee (Salary-based) are those who work for others in order to meet their needs. They are paid at the end of the month for their work. Job holders are included in this category. Employees benefit from security because they know they will be paid at the end of the month. The main disadvantage of being an employee is the lack of freedom.

    2. Self-employed are individuals who work for themselves. They have more freedom than salaried employees, but they must work like salaried employees to meet their demands.

    3. Businessmen are the owners of the company Business owners hire others to work for them. They create products and services in order to make money.

    4. Investors invest in businesses and stocks for profit.

    According to the book, in order to become wealthy, you must be either a businessman or an investor, or both.

    Investing characteristics

    Not all of your money can be considered an investment. There are a few factors that distinguish between spending and investing. The following are the two most important characteristics that every investor should possess:

    1. Safety of principal

    The principal is your machine, which can print money for you. It is in your best interest to keep your machine in good working order. When you lose your principal, you can’t make money off of it. As a result, the safety of the principal should be your top priority.

    2. Adequate return

    When you put your money into a good business, you get something in return. Your return can take the form of cash, shares, or stocks. What you should remember is that your principal earns you some level of return. You should not expect a return on your investment that is exponential or even out of the realm of possibility. Investing with a non-realistic expectation of return is gambling. Never put your principal at risk. It is all you have.

    Benefits of being an investor

    1. Beating inflation

    Inflation is a term used to describe the gradual decline in the purchasing power of money. A popular saying goes, “A dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow.” As an investor, you have the ability to outperform inflation and keep your money’s value constant. You should always keep an eye on inflation and strive to outperform it. Your investment return should always be greater than your country’s inflation rate.

    2. Own businesses of different types

    It is yet another advantage of being an investor. You can own as many and as varied businesses as you want. What you should have are some investing principles that you can use before you start investing. After you’ve established your investing principle, the world is yours to explore.

    A popular investing field in Nepal

    There are three main popular fields of investing in Nepal. They are:

    Land and Real estate

    Real estate is and has always been the best investment opportunity. Real estate investment generates income from two sources: renting and selling real estate. It can be both active and passive investment. You can actively buy and sell properties, or you can simply invest in real estate and let time do the work of calculating your income. You can always expect your property’s value to rise over time. In the meantime, you can use the money you earn from renting to cover your day-to-day expenses.

    Interest yielding deposits

    Banks in Nepal offer competitive interest rates on fixed deposit savings. You can protect your principal by using fixed-deposit schemes offered by commercial banks or development banks in Nepal. While cooperative companies in Nepal have high rates of return, they have a bad reputation for fraud or scams. It is not a good idea to put all of your money in cooperatives.

    In Nepal, there is also peer-to-peer lending. It pays a higher interest rate on your money than institutions, but it also carries a higher risk.

    Interest-bearing deposits are one of the best passive income ideas in Nepal, regardless of where you choose to invest.

    Nepal Stock Exchange

    Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is the country’s sole stock exchange. If you are new to this, you can read the NEPSE beginner’s guide. Investing in stocks provides you with two significant benefits. You can be a shareholder in any company you want, and you will receive an annual return. Alternatively, you can sell your stocks if the price rises. Stock investing, like real estate investing, allows you to be either an active trader or a passive investor. Stock investing can begin with as little as 100 rupees. Stocks could be the next best small business in Nepal for you.

    Furthermore, the best investment you can make is in yourself. Always seek to broaden your knowledge. Read books, websites, and news to stay current. One thing that all of the best investors have in common is that they are voracious readers. As the saying goes, the more you learn, the more you earn.

    Lastly…

    It is not easy to become an investor. To become a good investor in Nepal and other countries, a certain set of principles and hard work are required. However, it is not as difficult as learning rocket science. Anyone can become a good investor with careful planning and dedication. There are a few things you should never forget and a few things you should never forget. Best wishes for your investment.

  • How Does The Stock Market Work?

    How Does The Stock Market Work?


    How does the stock market work? In a nutshell, the stock market is a market place for business people. Goods are sold to the public in a public market. However, in the stock market, the public is sold share. Shares are the form in which company stock is sold. When a person purchases more shares in a company, they have a higher ownership in that company.

    In the stock market, there is the primary market and the secondary market. In the primary market, companies sell shares to investors to raise financing for their operating expenses. In the secondary market, investors buy and sell shares in companies to other investors. Constantly changing market conditions are the basis of those buy and sell decisions.

    A stock market operates much like an auction house, with a systematic way of buying and selling. The system in the stock market involves a great deal of bustling activity. Often there are people running around frantically, shouting and gesturing at one another.

    The purchase and sale of stock starts at various places. A broker is contacted if a person wants to buy stocks in a certain company. The broker will take the investor’s money to the stock exchange to coordinate with a floor broker.

    In most cases, the floor broker works for the company selling stock. Right on the stock exchange floor, brokers buy the desired stock for the investor. Once the deal is made, it is communicated to a broker and the investor then becomes a stockholder of that particular company.

    Investors may decide to sell their stock. Usually investors want to sell their stock when the price per share increases so they can realize a profit on their investment. For example, a person may purchase 100 shares at the price of $25 per share. When the price increases to $35 per share, the person can sell the 100 shares and make a profit of $1,000.

    The driving force behind the stock market is the basic economic principal of supply and demand. The number of stocks open to the public is the supply. The number of shares that investors what to purchase affects the demand of the stock in a certain company.

    The constant change in the cost of stock is a result of conditions in other markets. For example, if people feel that the economy is growing they are apt to purchase more stocks. However, when the economy is in a decline, the majority of investors tend to sell off their stocks. On the flip side, some investors use this time to buy because the stock prices are usually at a discount.

    There are quite a few business people who make long term investments in the stock market. In some situations, stocks go down in value and a stockholder loses money. There is no guaranteed profit when investing in the stock market. Thus, when a person is flexible and able to handle the constant changes of the stock exchange they are more likely to experience a profit.

    So this is how the stock market works. In the end, patience, education and experience usually equals greater long term success.

  • The 4 Potential Problems With Variable Annuities

    The 4 Potential Problems With Variable Annuities


    One of the riskiest ventures is investing your money in the stock market. But along with the extreme risk involved, is also has the potential to make you a lot of money. In fact, investing in the stock market can turn out to be one of the most profitable business decisions you’ll ever make if done right.

    With so many variables to consider, it is expected that you may have hesitancy to risk your hard-earned cash on a speculative venture in the stock market. The best course of action is to hire a reputable stockbroker to handle your stocks in the beginning. A trained stockbroker can give you dependable stock tips and solid professional advice.

    Another good idea is to discuss stocks with an associate or friend with a bit of experience investing in the market themselves. Talking with educated friends and acquaintances can be a good way to get stock advice and knowledge for free.

    A well-known stock move is investing in variable annuities using the premium of your insurance. Variable annuities are actually insurance contracts that allow you to invest your premium in mutual fund type investments. While this may seem like a good idea, when you review it more closely, it might be a poor investment.

    The following are 4 potential problems with annuities:

    1. Early withdrawal penalties can cost you a double penalty. When you withdraw your profits, you will be penalized because insurance plans are designed for retirement. When you take money from your premium, it costs you in penalties to the government and to the insurance company itself.
    2. The death benefit affects the people you leave behind. If the stocks you hold are down when you die, your beneficiaries receive as much of the investments as you put in. If stocks are up when you die, they are taxed as regular income.
    3. Smaller taxes are paid on ordinary investments in mutual funds and stocks which qualify for low capital gains treatment. The gains from investing in premiums, however, are taxed immediately upon withdrawal.
    4. When you buy annuities with insurance features, they are actually more costly than regular mutual funds. When an annuity has more insurance features, there are annual fees heaped on top of it. The result is a loss of profits for you.

    Another thing to keep in mind is that timing is a key element to successful stock investing. There are specific times that are good to invest and other times that are poor. During times of hardship or national duress, the prices of stocks may be driven down to a discounted rate, but there is no reassurance that such stocks will recover to realize a significant profit. Educating yourself on the company is key in this situation.

    The bottom line with regards to investing in the stock market is diversification. The best decision is to diversify where and when you invest your money so you can always realize some type of profit to offset potential losses.

    And you should always hire a reputable finance professional to help guide you through the stock market.

  • Stock Market Strategy for Long Term Success

    Stock Market Strategy for Long Term Success


    While investing in the stock market is a risky proposition, that should not stop aspiring investors from taking that first leap. The secret of investing lies in having a stock market strategy for long term success.

    Be knowledgeable.

    Savvy investors only get into a stock market investment after they become aware of the necessary information about the company. It is unwise to invest in companies before learning everything about them including future plans, current performance and their past history.

    It is impossible for an investor to know everything right away. Getting investment advice helps investors locate the right stock that will offer significant profits over time. And an investor should always be aware of the fundamental value of the stock they are purchasing.

    Choose to invest in a company that is part of a familiar industry. An investor should have a decent understanding of the business they are investing in so they can fully comprehend the value of the stock. By having this type of knowledge, investors are more independent and do not need to rely solely on advisers and analysts.

    Investors should carefully select the sources of information they rely upon. Tips offered out in the stock market should usually be avoided as they are typically provided by people with vested interest.

    Have a long term goal.

    When investors get started in the stock market, it is important to set a long term goal for success. The goal determines the approaches to be used and influences the decision made in the future. Having a solid goal ensures greater regularity in the face of indecision when the stock market moves.

    A long term goal helps investors avoid making spur of the moment decisions that could negatively affect their financial picture. A long term goal helps investors create a more stable financial future by making steady investment purchases. With a long term goal in mind, an investor has greater consistency.

    Only take calculated risks.

    Speculative ventures must be avoided when investing in the stock market. While there are risks in any business enterprise, they must be calculated carefully to reduce the possibility of loss and maximize potential profits. Guesswork simply does not work when it comes to stock market investing.

    The stock market is not a gamble.

    Stock investing is not gambling and should not be treated as a game. Investor can lose major money in the stock market and investments simply should not incur huge losses. It is simple to purchase stocks, but difficult to regain lost money.

    No investor can afford to make costly mistakes in the stock market. When investors have the desire to gamble, the long term goal must be strictly reviewed and then followed. By revisiting the long term goal, investors can minimize the probability of investing too much money and losing it all.

    Be disciplined.

    Self-motivation is required for successful investing. To make the most of the stock market, the investor needs to have discipline and determination to keep persevering to achieve their goals.

    To be a winner in investing today, you must have courage, passion, knowledge and a stock market strategy. A prudent investor can take advantage of the myriad of opportunities in the stock market for greater financial freedom in the future.