Tag: Mutual fund

Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Completes Unit IPO Issue of 20,338 Shares

Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha is closing the issue of 20,338 units of IPO shares for Nepalese citizens working abroad from today i.e. on 2nd Falgun, 2079. The issue opened on 16th Magh and was supposed to close yesterday i.e. 1st Falgun but since the government of Nepal has decided to announce Falgun 1 as People’s War Day, a public holiday, the issue has been extended till today.

The issued capital of the company is Rs. 6.23 crores of which 32.625% i.e. 203,380 unit shares worth Rs. 2.03 crores have been set aside to the general public. Out of the total 203,380 units; 10% i.e. 20,388 units have been allocated for Nepalese citizens working abroad, whereas 1.5326% i.e 3,117 units have been set aside for the employees of the company, and 5% of the total offered shares i.e. 10,170 units have been set aside for the mutual funds.

February 14, 2023
The deadline for “10.30%” has been extended. Nepal Standard Chartered Bank Limited

The public offering of the “10.30% Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited Debenture” by Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited (SCB) has been extended. On the 26th of Magh, the issue was launched. The early deadline was today, on the 1st of Falgun. Because the issue has not been fully subscribed, the deadline has been extended until Falgun 08.

A total of 24 lakh units will be issued at a par value of Rs.1000 each. 14.40 lakh units of the total issue will be subscribed through private placement, while the remaining 9.60 lakh units worth Rs. 96 crores will be open for public issue, with 5% reserved for mutual funds. The issuance will generate a total of Rs 2.4 Arba.

February 13, 2023
11.25% Global IME Bank Debenture 2084 is available for purchase beginning on March 29.

Global IME Bank Limited has opened public issue of 50 lakh units’ worth of ‘11.25% Global IME Bank Debenture 2084’ from Magh 29, 2079. The issue will conclude on Falgun 3, 2079 at the earliest and by Falgun 14, 2079 at the latest.

The par value of the debenture is NRs. 1,000 per unit. From the total 50 lakh units of ‘11.25% Global IME Bank Debenture 2084’, 30 lakh units are allocated for subscription via private placement and 20 lakh units are for the general public, including a 5% quota for mutual funds.

February 13, 2023
The NEPSE Index fell 60.88 points to close at 2,121.75.

The NEPSE index finished at 2,121.75 today, down 60.88 points from the previous trading day’s close. This is a 2.79% decrease. Yesterday, the index rose 12.45 points.

Today’s opening price for the index is 2,181.2, which is also the intraday high. It dropped as low as 2,117.67 before closing at 2,121.75.

Through 51,226 transactions, 253 scrips changed hands. A total of 8,139,840 shares were traded for a total of Rs. 2.062 Arba in turnover. This is less than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 3.047 Arba.

Himalayan Distillery Limited (HDL) closed at a market price of Rs. 2,605 per share with the highest turnover of Rs. 14.37 crores. The most traded shares were those of NGPL.

Khaptad Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (KLBS) gained the most for the day, 4.48%.

Ngadi Group Power Ltd. (NGPL) suffered the most loss today, falling 6.60%.

All sector indexes finished in the red today, with “Finance” losing the most 4.70% and “Mutual Fund” losing the most 0.83%.

February 12, 2023
Asian Hydropower Opening Issue of 697,200 Unit IPO Shares to General Public from Today

Asian Hydropower Limited will issue 6,97,200 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100 starting today, March 27th, 2079. The company expects to earn Rs 6.97 crore from this IPO. This issue’s early closing date is Falgun 2, 2079, and if it is not fully subscribed, it can be extended until Falgun 12, 2079. Out of the total 840,000 units, 10%, or 84,000 units, have already been issued and allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 2%, or 16,800 units, have been set aside for the company’s employees, and 5%, or 42,000 units, have been set aside for mutual funds. The remaining 6,97,200 units will be available to the general public.

February 10, 2023
Shuvam Power’s first public offering allocation will end tomorrow morning; 48,188 lucky applicants will receive 10 units each.

Tomorrow morning, or on Magh 27, 2079, Shuvam Power Limited’s (SHUVAM) initial public offering (IPO) will take place. On the property of the issue manager, Muktinath Capital Limited, in Naxal, the allotment program will take place.

From the 18th Magh to the 22nd Magh, the company distributed 481,882 units of shares with a face value of 100 rupees to the general public as part of an IPO. 10%, or 58,058 units, of the total 580,580 units have already been allocated to Nepalese people living and working overseas. 2%, or 11,610 units, were set aside for firm workers. 5%, or 29,030 units, of the total offered shares were reserved for mutual funds. 481,882 more units were produced for the

February 9, 2023
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%.

February 7, 2023
Shuvam Power IPO has received Rs. 1.51 Arba from 13.64 lakh applicants as of the last day.

Shuvam Power Limited (SHUVAM) offered 481,882 units of shares valued at Rs. 4.81 crores to the general public as part of their Initial Public Offering (IPO) from the 18th to the 22nd of March, 2079.

Out of the entire 580,580 units, 10%, or 58,058 units, have already been issued and assigned to Nepalese people working abroad, 2%, or 11,610 units, have been put aside for the company’s workers, and 5%, or 29,030 units, have been set aside for mutual funds. The remaining 481,882 units were made available to the general public. Following the IPO, the company’s paid-up capital will exceed Rs. 20 crores.

February 6, 2023
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.
January 3, 2023
Boosting Your ROI in Stock Market Investing

Everyone wants a high return on their investment in stock market trading. First let’s consider the basics and the ways to earn the most on your investments.

Return on Investment

Usually referred to as ROI, the Return on Investment in stock market investing is the profit earned from selling a security or other asset divided by the amount of the original investment. With stocks, your ROI is expressed as an APR (annual percentage rate).

Your ROI is all the income you make on the stock, which also includes profit earned from selling the stock. When the sales price plus any other income is higher than the price you purchased the stock for, your ROI is positive.

When the sale price plus any other income is lower than the price you bought the stock for, you have a negative ROI (which is obviously what you want to avoid). In fact, as a trader in the stock market, your goal is a high ROI, not just a positive one. To achieve a substantial ROI, consider the following methods to boost your current stock investing efforts.

Know What You Are Purchasing

To ensure a high ROI in stock market investing, garner as much information as you can about the company you want to invest your money in. A bit of basic analysis to find out if the stock is worth the asking price can go a long way. Rather than gambling, you can also ask other people to do this research for you if you don’t have the time to do it yourself. Reliable research resources include the websites of major brokerage firms, mutual fund companies and finance publications. There are also paid newsletter that offer this information.

A Bull Market Is Not The Same As Smart Investing

When you earn a high ROI in stock market investing, there are many reasons for it. One of the possible reasons is your wise investment strategy. Another reason can simply be the good fortune to be in the right place at the right time so you wind up making money with minimal effort. We may feel smarter when the market is soaring so we get tempted to take on riskier positions and trade more frequently, which may not be the wisest decision.

Deactivate Active Trading

You may feel tempted to trade frequently when you are gaining. With online stock trading, investment is a mouse click away which can make you even more impulsive. Remember that it is difficult to make money by beating the stock market consistently. In stock market trading, it is better to have a buy and hold strategy to ensure a high ROI.

Take Note of The Tax Man

Pay attention to tax ramifications when trading stocks. Frequent trading can become extremely costly, especially when major income taxes are triggered by profits. By buying and holding for a period of at least one year, you would qualify for a lower capital gains rate. Your financial advisor should be able to consult with you on this.

January 3, 2023
Stock Trading in Nepal – An Introduction

A share is essentially a fraction of a company’s ownership. Purchasing or selling shares entails acquiring or disposing of a portion of the company’s ownership. The stock market, also known as the share market, is a place where you can buy and sell stocks. In order to raise money, public corporations usually sell shares to the public, but the stock market often trades other instruments such as debentures, bonds, and mutual funds.

Dividends are a way for you to get a piece of those companies’ earnings as a shareholder. While share trading is an exciting way to earn money both actively and passively, it is also risky since investors can have to bear the loss if the company fails. As a result, as a novice, it is important that you gain a thorough understanding of the market before investing your money in stocks.

Here is a brief introduction of how you can participate in the game of stock trading.

1. GET STARTED: OPEN A DEMAT ACCOUNT

Opening a dematerialized (DEMAT) account at one of the Depositary Participant (DP) licensed by the Central Depository System and Clearing Limited (CDSC) is a prerequisite to participate in both primary and secondary market. Most commercial banks, merchant bankers and stockbrokers provide such services. If you already own some stocks in your name, then you can give your DP to dematerialize your physical share certificates into dematerialized shares. The DEMAT account is similar to a bank account which debits and credits the shares you sell or purchase. Most DP’s also provide clients with facilities to check their DEMAT account status online as well.

2. KNOW THE MARKET

To get started in the stock market, it is essential to first understand how the market functions. Securities Board of Nepal (www.sebon.gov.np); the sole regulator of the capital market is a useful source for primary information. Its website provides information on various securities laws, investor education, and upcoming public issues amongst others. Similarly, the Nepal Stock Exchange (www.nepalstock.com) the sole secondary market; and its mobile-based application is a great source to get hands-on information. There are many other popular websites that provide constant updates about the capital market such as; Share Sansar and Mero Lagani. Furthermore daily national newspapers, websites of merchant bankers and credit rating agency – icranepal.com – also provide good information.

3. PARTICIPATE IN THE PRIMARY MARKET – APPLY IN PRIMARY OFFERINGS

One of the best opportunities to participate in the capital market is to apply for primary offers in the primary market such as; Initial Public Offering (IPO) or Further Public Offering (FPO). Most companies offer primary issues to the general public at face value of NPR 100 per stock, or at a premium based on their valuations. The risk is lower when you purchase in the primary market as you get an opportunity to buy shares at a lower cost as compared to purchasing those shares in the secondary market once they are listed. Also, look out for opportunities to participate in the primary offering of mutual fund schemes which can be a beginning point.

News about primary issues generally comes out in national newspapers and are widely announced on other media platforms. Once you know the primary issues are out, you can read their prospectus to see their detail information such as; past and projected performance, & management amongst others. You can also look at their credit rating provided by a licensed credit rating agency before making the decision to invest.

4. PARTICIPATE IN THE SECONDARY MARKET– OPEN A TRADING ACCOUNT AT A STOCKBROKER OFFICE

All the stocks offered via the primary market are listed in the secondary market i.e. Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE); currently, there are 231 companies listed in the stock exchange. The secondary market provides the platform to sell the shares you hold or purchase new shares from the market. The share price of these listed companies and the value of NEPSE Index changes every day based on total demand and supply of shares in the market.

If you wish to get involved in the secondary market, you will need to open a transaction account at a stock broker’s office. There are currently 50 stockbrokers licensed by NEPSE while there are a few stock broker offices outside Kathmandu. Once you open an account with a stockbroker, they will provide you with a unique ID code via which all the transactions in your name will be executed.

To make a purchase or sale order you will simply have to call your stock brokers or visit their office to place an order, make sure you have the shares in your DMAT account before you place a sell order to your stockbroker. The stockbroker charges some commission as a brokerage fee for each transaction while you have also have to pay a capital gain tax of 5% if applicable while making sales.

5. STILL CONFUSED- SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP

If you are still confused and less confident about entering the market or you do not have time, energy and resources, do not worry as there are a number of professional licensed Portfolio Management Companies providing you with a full range of products and services under Portfolio Management Services (PMS). Based on your investment goals and expectations, these portfolio managers develop portfolios matching your risk appetite and invests in the capital markets on your behalf. The portfolio manager charges minimal annual and performance fees while these services offer you the opportunity to grasp the benefits of the capital markets. Moreover, you can also handover your existing portfolio to these portfolio managers for restructuring and further management.

All in all, as the stock market is constantly evolving and getting technical, retail investors are highly advised to seek professional advice and avoid making investments on herd mentality – invest wisely!

January 3, 2023
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) – A Short Introduction

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is the country’s sole stock exchange. It is located in Kathmandu, Nepal, at Singha Durbar Plaza.

In 2033 BS, the government established a security purchasing and trading center in Nepal. In 2050 BS, the same location became the Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE).

On January 13, 1994, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) inaugurated its trading floor (29 Poush, 2050). It is Nepal’s sole stock exchange. As of May 13, 2020, the total market capitalisation of the companies listed on NEPSE is around Rs 1.54 trillion.

Objectives of Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE)

The primary function of the stock exchange is to facilitate the trading of listed securities. NEPSE has been trying to register publicly issued securities in the secondary market so that they can be traded easily. This is referred to as listing.

The Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE) is a specialized government-owned entity governed by the Companies Act. It does business in compliance with the Securities Act. Its principal goal is to assist to the country’s economic development through capital formation and mobilization, as well as to stimulate investor interest by establishing a secondary market for the trading of securities issued by the Government of Nepal and organizations.

Nepse has been a prominent regulatory organization in terms of market operations, listed firms, and securities dealers, in keeping with its goal of trading shares, bonds, mutual fund units, and other securities through member brokers.

At the moment, the Nepal Stock Exchange offers general investors the ability to purchase and sell securities through 50 member brokers and 41 Remote Work Stations (RWS) in key cities both inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.

The brokerage firm and its branches are spread across 21 different cities in Nepal.

Nepal’s capital market is in its early phases of development due to the size of the market, kind of company, financial instruments to be exchanged, laws and regulations, technology utilized for business, other physical infrastructure, manpower, and so on.

Similarly, Nepse is a founder member and current Executive Board Member of the South Asian Federation of Exchanges. It is also an Affiliate Member of the World Federation of Exchanges, with plans to become a full member soon.

Share Ownership In Nepal Stock Exchange

The Government of Nepal promotes the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The Nepalese government owns 58.65 percent of NEPSE.

The significant shareholders of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) are shown in the table below. It also includes a proportion of ownership.

S.No Shareholders Share Ownership (%)

1 Government of Nepal 58.65

2 Nepal Rastra Bank 34.6

3 Rastriya Banijya Bank 6.12

4 Members(Brokers) 0.62

Board of Directors of Nepal Stock Exchange

According to the Securities Act of 2006, the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is made up of members from various sectors. The BOD now consists of two members from the Nepal Government, one from Nepal Rastra Bank, and one from Rastriya Banijya Bank. Furthermore, the BOD will propose one member as a capital market expert. NEPSE’s General Manager will serve as a director on the BOD.

Nepse Index

NEPSE index is the market value weighted index. This index shows the aggregate growth in capitalization of companies listed in Nepal Stock Exchange.

Nepse Index reached its all-time high of 1881.45 on July 27, 2016.

Sensitive Index

Index calculated from the market capitalization of companies classified under group “A” is called sensitive index.

Sub Indices In Nepse

The sub-indices in Nepse include:

1. Banking
2. Development bank
3. Finance
4. Microfinace
5. Manufacturing And Processing
6. Hydro Power
7. Non Life Insurance
8. Life Insurance
9. Hotels
10. Mutual Fund
11. Other

Works Done By Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE)

Provides a market platform for buying and selling of secondary shares, debentures and bonds.

Develops and expands the secondary market in the capital market by supporting the policy and guidelines of the Government of Nepal.

Regulates listed companies, brokers and investors.

Spreads public awareness about capital markets.

Regulates and monitors the listed public limited companies.

Take membership with national and international capital market organizations.

List new companies to trade on the stock exchange, as well as OTC companies that are not listed or disbanded.

Development and expansion of the capital market by increase the number of institutions involved in the market.

Runs a clean, transparent, credible, fair market and works in the interest of investors.

January 3, 2023

S.No	Shareholders	Share Ownership (%)
1	Government of Nepal	58.65
2	Nepal Rastra Bank	34.6
3	Rastriya Banijya Bank	6.12
4	Members(Brokers)	0.62

Tag: Mutual fund

1. GET STARTED: OPEN A DEMAT ACCOUNT

2. KNOW THE MARKET

3. PARTICIPATE IN THE PRIMARY MARKET – APPLY IN PRIMARY OFFERINGS

4. PARTICIPATE IN THE SECONDARY MARKET– OPEN A TRADING ACCOUNT AT A STOCKBROKER OFFICE

5. STILL CONFUSED- SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP

Objectives of Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE)

Share Ownership In Nepal Stock Exchange

Board of Directors of Nepal Stock Exchange

Nepse Index

Sensitive Index

Sub Indices In Nepse

Works Done By Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE)