Market strength: HYDRO POWER (9 gainers), NEPSE -0.73%. Weakness: HYDRO POWER (11 losers). Trading strategies for next session — aggressive, moderate and conservative approaches with risk management.
Strength, Weakness & Strategy — 2026-08-18
NEPSE closed at 2622.48, down -19.34 points (-0.73%) from the previous close of 2641.82. The index traded between 2616.17 (low) and 2646.86 (high), opening at 2644.41.
Market Strengths Today
- N/A
- HYDRO POWER sector: 9 stocks advancing
- Top gainer SAPIL: +14.99% with 150 volume
Market Weaknesses Today
- HYDRO POWER sector: 11 stocks declining
- Bearish divergences: 0 stocks
- No bearish crosses
- Top loser SMJC: -10.63%
Trading Strategy for Next Session
- Aggressive: Buy HYDRO POWER sector leaders (SAPIL, MEPDL) 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