The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is a land of opportunity, but it can also be intimidating. For many people in Nepal, the biggest hurdle to investing isn’t a lack of interest; it’s the fear of making mistakes while learning.
I saw a gap in how we learn to trade, which led me to create NepseLab. It’s a professional-grade virtual trading simulator designed to give everyone in Nepal a safe, risk-free environment to practice and grow their confidence.
Why I Built NepseLab
I wanted to create a “flight simulator” for investors. Most people jump into the market with real money before they truly understand how a portfolio works. With NepseLab, you can bridge that gap by practicing with virtual capital in an environment that feels exactly like the real market.
My goal was simple: Help people learn to trade without the financial sting of a beginner’s mistake.
A Seamless Experience Under the Hood
To make NepseLab feel professional, I focused on building a smooth, reliable app that works as hard as you do.
1. Fast and Responsive Design
The app is built natively to ensure it feels “buttery smooth.” Whether you are checking your portfolio or looking at the latest market movers, the interface is designed to be fast and battery-efficient.
2. Intelligent Data Management
I developed a custom data engine that keeps the app updated with the latest market information. This system is designed to be resilient, ensuring that you always have a clear view of the market status, whether it’s Open, Closed, or in the Pre-Open session.
3. Work Anywhere, Anytime
I know that internet connections can be unpredictable. That’s why I built a local database into the app. Your virtual portfolio and transaction history are saved directly on your device, so you can review your progress even when you’re offline.
Features Designed for Growth
NepseLab isn’t just about “fake” trading; it’s about building real skills.
- Virtual Capital: Start with a virtual balance to buy and sell real NEPSE tickers.
- Portfolio Analytics: Track your profit and loss in both Rupees (रू) and percentages, helping you understand your real-world performance.
- Sector Insights: Learn which sectors (like Banking or Hydropower) are driving the market each day.
- Market Intelligence: Stay informed with live updates on top gainers, losers, and overall market turnover.
- Performance Tracking Graphs: Your growth is plotted on a clean, interactive line graph. This helps you visualize your “equity curve” and see how your virtual portfolio performs over weeks or months.
The Road Ahead
Building NepseLab has been an incredible experience. It allowed me to combine my passion for software engineering with a mission to improve financial literacy in Nepal.
This project is for the students, the beginners, and even the seasoned traders who want to test a new strategy before going live. Together, we can make the Nepali market more accessible for everyone.