Market strength: HYDRO POWER (14 gainers), NEPSE +0.18%. Weakness: MICROFINANCE (7 losers). Trading strategies for next session — aggressive, moderate and conservative approaches with risk management.
Strength, Weakness & Strategy — 2026-08-05
NEPSE closed at 2667.97, up +4.79 points (+0.18%) from the previous close of 2663.18. The index traded between 2652.91 (low) and 2673.12 (high), opening at 2666.95.
Market Strengths Today
- N/A
- HYDRO POWER sector: 14 stocks advancing
- Top gainer SOHL: +14.99% with 909,305 volume
Market Weaknesses Today
- MICROFINANCE sector: 7 stocks declining
- Bearish divergences: 0 stocks
- No bearish crosses
- Top loser ECL: -9.03%
Trading Strategy for Next Session
- Aggressive: Buy HYDRO POWER sector leaders (SOHL, SIPD) on any dip to today's support levels
- Moderate: Watch RSI Buy signals (none currently) for confirmed entries
- Conservative: Stay in deposits (4.54%) until breadth and MACD signals align bullishly
Risk Management
- Stop-loss: Below today's low for any new positions
- Position size: Max 5-10% per stock
- Sector exposure: Don't overweight HYDRO POWER despite today's strength