Dynamics of Nepalese Stock Market Performance: An Analysis of Macro-economic, Firm-specific, Size, and Event Factors

This study examines the multifaceted dynamics influencing the performance of the Nepalese stock market employing time-series ARDL analysis techniques. The study investigates the influence of macroeconomic indicators (gross domestic product, gross domestic savings, interest rates), firm-specific fac...

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Main Author: Rajesh Gurung
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Language:English
Published: MM Edukasi 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion
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Online Access:https://journal-gehu.com/index.php/misro/article/view/340
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description This study examines the multifaceted dynamics influencing the performance of the Nepalese stock market employing time-series ARDL analysis techniques. The study investigates the influence of macroeconomic indicators (gross domestic product, gross domestic savings, interest rates), firm-specific factors (total assets, return on equity), market size (number of listed companies), and event factors (political instability, policy changes) on stock market performance, measured by the stock market index. The ARDL bounds test (F-statistic = 8.378, df = 6, I(0) = 2.88, I(1) = 2.88, α = 1%) indicates the presence of long-run interrelationships among the variables of interest. Additionally, the significant negative coefficient of the error correction term (etc. (-1) = -0.527, p < 0.01) suggests a long-run convergence towards equilibrium. In the short run, political instability exhibits an adverse effect on stock market activities (β = -0.347, p < 0.01), while favorable policy changes demonstrate a positive impact (β = 0.369, p < 0.01). The study emphasizes that authorities and market actors must address the complex linkages of these dynamics impacting Nepal's stock market functioning. It improves the literature on emerging equity markets and informs government and investment decisions in Nepal's fast-changing financial landscape by highlighting stock market performance's many factors.
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spelling doaj-art-8fb5e142fa614359b34b737fb501f4602025-08-20T02:16:02ZengMM EdukasiJournal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion2962-78422025-04-014210.58421/misro.v4i2.340Dynamics of Nepalese Stock Market Performance: An Analysis of Macro-economic, Firm-specific, Size, and Event FactorsRajesh Gurung0Tribhuvan University This study examines the multifaceted dynamics influencing the performance of the Nepalese stock market employing time-series ARDL analysis techniques. The study investigates the influence of macroeconomic indicators (gross domestic product, gross domestic savings, interest rates), firm-specific factors (total assets, return on equity), market size (number of listed companies), and event factors (political instability, policy changes) on stock market performance, measured by the stock market index. The ARDL bounds test (F-statistic = 8.378, df = 6, I(0) = 2.88, I(1) = 2.88, α = 1%) indicates the presence of long-run interrelationships among the variables of interest. Additionally, the significant negative coefficient of the error correction term (etc. (-1) = -0.527, p < 0.01) suggests a long-run convergence towards equilibrium. In the short run, political instability exhibits an adverse effect on stock market activities (β = -0.347, p < 0.01), while favorable policy changes demonstrate a positive impact (β = 0.369, p < 0.01). The study emphasizes that authorities and market actors must address the complex linkages of these dynamics impacting Nepal's stock market functioning. It improves the literature on emerging equity markets and informs government and investment decisions in Nepal's fast-changing financial landscape by highlighting stock market performance's many factors. https://journal-gehu.com/index.php/misro/article/view/340Gross domestic productGross domestic savingsInterest ratePolicy and political factors Return on equity Size of the stock market
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Dynamics of Nepalese Stock Market Performance: An Analysis of Macro-economic, Firm-specific, Size, and Event Factors
Journal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion
Gross domestic product
Gross domestic savings
Interest rate
Policy and political factors
Return on equity
Size of the stock market
title Dynamics of Nepalese Stock Market Performance: An Analysis of Macro-economic, Firm-specific, Size, and Event Factors
title_full Dynamics of Nepalese Stock Market Performance: An Analysis of Macro-economic, Firm-specific, Size, and Event Factors
title_fullStr Dynamics of Nepalese Stock Market Performance: An Analysis of Macro-economic, Firm-specific, Size, and Event Factors
title_full_unstemmed Dynamics of Nepalese Stock Market Performance: An Analysis of Macro-economic, Firm-specific, Size, and Event Factors
title_short Dynamics of Nepalese Stock Market Performance: An Analysis of Macro-economic, Firm-specific, Size, and Event Factors
title_sort dynamics of nepalese stock market performance an analysis of macro economic firm specific size and event factors
topic Gross domestic product
Gross domestic savings
Interest rate
Policy and political factors
Return on equity
Size of the stock market
url https://journal-gehu.com/index.php/misro/article/view/340
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