Tag: volatility

  • NEPSE Bounces Back: Registers 0.46% Gain Amidst Political Uncertainty

    NEPSE Bounces Back: Registers 0.46% Gain Amidst Political Uncertainty


    The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index rebounded with a notable gain of 9.33 points or 0.46% from the previous day’s setback, closing at 2,017.03 points. This positive momentum followed a recent session where the index faced a significant loss of 70.31 points.

    The trading day commenced with the index opening at 2,008.93, reaching an intraday low of 1,992.34, and achieving an intraday high of 2,036.32. During today’s trading, a total of 308 different stocks were traded in 58,940 transactions. The volume of shares traded amounted to 9,138,154, resulting in a total turnover of Rs. 3.45 Arba. The market capitalization stood at Rs. 31.70 Kharba, with a float market capitalization of Rs. 10.82 Kharba.

    Sonapur Minerals And Oil Limited (SONA) led in turnover, reaching Rs. 33.37 crores and closing at a market price of Rs. 514.

    In terms of gains, Dolti Power Company Limited (DOLTI) stood out with the highest gain of 10%, followed by Swarojgar Laghu Bitta Bikas Bank Ltd. (SLBBL) with an 8.70% increase.

    Conversely, Molung Hydropower Company Limited (MHCL) faced the highest loss of 9.71%, followed by Global IME Balanced Fund-1 (GIBF1) with a 5.54% decline.

    Among the sector indices, the “Finance Index” experienced the highest gain of 1.68%, while the “Banking Index” recorded a slight loss of 0.10%.

    The market’s recent volatility is attributed to political uncertainty, and despite this, it concluded on a positive note with the mentioned gain in the NEPSE Index.

  • NEPSE Index Closes at 2,097.09, Recording Gain of 12.16 Points on Last Trading Day of Fiscal Year 2079/80

    NEPSE Index Closes at 2,097.09, Recording Gain of 12.16 Points on Last Trading Day of Fiscal Year 2079/80


    The fiscal year 2079/80 concluded with the NEPSE Index closing at 2,097.09 on the last trading day. This marked a gain of 12.16 points compared to the previous trading day’s closing value. Throughout the fiscal year, the NEPSE index exhibited volatility, as it rebounded by 281.95 points from a recent low of 1,815.14 to its closing value of 2,097.09.

    Despite this recovery, the NEPSE index remains 34.44% below its all-time high, which was recorded on August 18, 2021. This indicates that there has been a significant decline from the peak level reached. The fluctuations in the NEPSE index reflect the changing market conditions and investor sentiment during the fiscal year.

    To summarize, the NEPSE index closed at 2,097.09 on the final trading day of the fiscal year 2079/80, showing a modest gain of 12.16 points. Although the index experienced volatility, recovering from a recent low, it is still significantly lower than its all-time high, reflecting a decrease of 34.44%. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of the market and the challenges faced by investors during the fiscal year.

  • NEPSE Faces Volatility and Ends Short Trading Week with a Significant Decrease of 4.74% in Index Value

    NEPSE Faces Volatility and Ends Short Trading Week with a Significant Decrease of 4.74% in Index Value


    This week, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) had only four trading days as Monday was a holiday due to Republic Day. At the end of the week, the NEPSE index closed at 1,866.34, experiencing a loss of 92.78 points or -4.74%. In the previous week, the index had closed at 1,959.12, showing a gain of 4.36% compared to the week before.

    Throughout the week, the NEPSE index reached a high of 1,977.36 and a low of 1,837.43, indicating a volatility of 139.93 points. In the previous week, the volatility was 96.44 points. The largest intraday gain occurred on Tuesday, with an increase of 53.16 points and a turnover of Rs. 2.3 Arba. The total turnover for the week amounted to Rs. 8.95 Arba. In terms of trading volume, more than 2.89 crore unit shares were traded through 155,123 transactions.

    The current market capitalization of NEPSE stands at Rs. 2,74,651.40 million, which is equivalent to Rs. 27.24 Kharba. Despite the shortened trading week, the NEPSE experienced fluctuations and ended with a significant decrease in its index value.

  • NEPSE Index Gains 2.11% as Volatility Persists

    NEPSE Index Gains 2.11% as Volatility Persists


    The NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) index concluded the week at 1,877.32, registering a gain of 38.73 points or 2.11%. In the previous week, the index had closed at 1,838.59, experiencing a loss of 1.67% compared to the week before.

    Throughout the week, the NEPSE index witnessed fluctuations, reaching a high of 1,883 and a low of 1,807.84. This volatility amounted to 75.16 points, exceeding the 46.39 points observed in the previous week.

    Technical analysis involves studying trends and patterns in order to make predictions about future market movements. Based on the daily charts, both the short-term and mid-term trends for the NEPSE index are currently downward, with the index consistently reaching lower lows.

    On Thursday, the index recorded its highest intraday gain of 32.31 points, accompanied by a turnover of Rs 1.47 Arba. However, the total turnover for the week amounted to Rs 4.59 Arba.

    Overall, the NEPSE index experienced notable gains this week, although volatility remained a prominent factor influencing market movements.