This 10-day intensive training program offers a comprehensive introduction to Nepal’s capital market, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, evaluate, and invest in listed securities. Covering key institutions, market instruments, financial statements, valuation methods, macroeconomic influences, and hands-on trading tools, the course blends theoretical insights with practical applications. It is specifically tailored to the Nepali financial ecosystem, making it highly relevant for local investors, professionals, and enthusiasts.

Requirements

Basic computer literacy (ability to use web browsers and virtual tools)
Stable internet connection for accessing virtual sessions and market platforms
No prior stock market knowledge required, but curiosity and commitment to learn are essential
Access to a laptop or desktop computer (preferred over mobile devices for trading practice)
Willingness to engage in interactive discussions and practical exercises

Target Audience

Beginner to intermediate investors looking to understand the stock market in Nepal
University students pursuing finance, economics, or business studies
Financial professionals, bankers, and accountants seeking capital market insights
Entrepreneurs and business owners wanting to diversify into market investments
Individuals preparing for jobs in brokerage firms, investment houses, or financial journalism
Anyone interested in learning how to analyze companies and make informed investment decisions in the NEPSE

Objectives

To provide a foundational understanding of Nepal’s capital market structure and operations
To introduce participants to listed companies, financial statements, and market instruments
To build proficiency in fundamental analysis and company valuation in a Nepali context
To enable participants to interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
To help learners understand how macroeconomic and sectoral factors influence the market
To teach practical skills in stock selection, risk analysis, and portfolio building
To familiarize participants with NEPSE’s trading system and live market tools through demonstrations and Q&A
To empower individuals to make independent, informed investment decisions

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Course Contents

Day 1: Introduction to Nepal’s Capital Market

Understand the structure and key institutions (NEPSE, SEBON, CDSC), roles of NRB, market types (primary vs secondary), instruments (equity, debt), IPO/FPO, rights issues, and the allotment system in Nepal.

Day 2: Understanding Listed Companies & Financial Insights

Learn the business model of listed companies, role of BOD, AGM, dividends, corporate actions, and how internal/external policies influence stock and business performance.

Day 3: NEPSE Operations & Trading System

Explore the NEPSE trading process, order types, settlement cycle (T+2), brokers, demat/CDSC flow, online trading platforms, index functioning, and circuit breaker mechanisms.

Day 4: Fundamental Analysis: Core Concepts

Grasp the essence of fundamental analysis (FA), its significance, qualitative vs quantitative approaches, and the concept of intrinsic value in stock evaluation.

Day 5: Analyzing Financial Statements – Part 1 (Income Statement)

Learn to read and interpret income statements including revenue, expenses, net profit, EBIT, with practical examples from Nepali banks, hydropower, and insurance sectors.

Day 6: Analyzing Financial Statements – Part 2 (Balance Sheet & Cash Flow)

Understand balance sheets and cash flow statements, focusing on assets vs liabilities, capital structure, reserves, surplus, and important financial ratios.

Day 7: Valuation Methods in the Nepali Context

Dive into valuation tools like EPS, P/E ratio, book value, dividend yield, ROE, ROA, and simplified DCF models adapted for Nepal’s market conditions.

Day 8: Macro-Economic & Sectoral Drivers of the Market

Analyze how interest rates, NRB policies, inflation, political environment, and sector-specific factors impact stock performance and investment strategies.

Day 9: Stock Selection Techniques & Portfolio Strategy

Apply knowledge to pick potential stocks, diversify, assess risk profiles, use averaging strategies, and design a simple, effective portfolio plan.

Day 10: Live Market Demonstration & Interactive Q&A

Engage in live NEPSE tracking, chart reading, mock trading (virtual tools), and an open floor session to resolve participant queries and reinforce learning.