This week, the NEPSE index concluded at 1,860.20, marking an increase of 8.12 points (0.44%) from the previous week’s closing at 1,850.08. The index exhibited a range between 1,816.68 and 1,872.64, indicating a weekly volatility of 55.96 points, slightly higher than the 50.98 points observed in the preceding week. The most significant intraday loss, amounting to 20.68 points, occurred on Wednesday, accompanying a turnover of Rs 1.08 Arba. However, the overall weekly turnover amounted to Rs 4.48 Arba.
Momentum Indicators:
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) recorded 43.84 on the daily timeframe and 40.47 on the weekly chart. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicators are in the negative zone, with the signal line crossing the MACD line. The MACD reading stands at -25.53.
The Nepse Index currently resides below both its 5-day and 20-day Moving Averages, signaling a bearish trend that requires further confirmation. Key support is identified in the 1,807 – 1,837 zone, while resistance is anticipated in the 1,925 – 1,945 zone.
Part 2: Analysis of Key Data
The week witnessed the highest intraday loss of 23.82 points on Tuesday, accompanying a turnover of Rs 95.04 Crores. The total weekly turnover amounted to Rs. 4.48 Arba, with over 1.56 crore unit shares traded through 1,74,410 transactions. NEPSE’s current market capitalization is Rs. 2,868,120.36 million, equivalent to Rs 2.86 Kharba.
Performance of NEPSE Index and Sub-indices:
The NEPSE index experienced a 0.44% decline this week, with only four sector indices closing in the red.
Stocks with the Highest Monthly Beta:
Peoples Hydropower Company Limited (PHCL), Ingwa Hydropower Ltd (IHL), and Buddha Bhumi Nepal Hydropower Company Limited (BNHC) are the top three companies with the highest beta, recording 3.087, 2.571, and 2.412, respectively.
Top Ten Gainers and Losers of the Week:
Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) emerged as the top gainer, closing at Rs. 381.10 with a notable increment of Rs. 72.40 (23.45%). Prime Commercial Bank Limited Promoter Share (PCBLP) experienced the most significant decline, with its price decreasing by 15.34%, closing at Rs. 122.
Top Stocks by Turnover, Volume, and Transactions:
Sonapur Minerals and Oil Limited (SONA) claimed the top position as the most traded company of the week, with shares worth Rs. 30.62 Crores exchanged.
Top Buyers and Sellers:
Naasa Securities Pvt. Ltd (Broker No- 58) was the leading buyer broker, investing Rs. 21.14 Crores. Imperial Securities Company Pvt. Ltd. (Broker No- 45) emerged as the top seller broker, selling stocks worth Rs. 31.43 Crores.
Top 10 Bought and Sold Companies:
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