Currently participating in the NSE share trading challenge. I chose to focus on derivatives cause I'm not doing well on the equities side. Bought COOP long options expiring September, sold that made 140,000 now going all in on N25 Call options. If this contract's price goes even down by a percentage I'm fucked
So I've looked at my fixed deposit na I finally have enough to open and properly fund a Mansa X account. For those of you already in — any real gains so far? What should I watch out for?
Any advice, wins, or horror stories would be appreciated.
Equity Group H1 2026 Results (KES, YoY):
— Total Assets: +19.8% to 2.16T
— Net Interest Income: +16.8% to 69.28B
— Non-Interest Income: +35.9% to 55.59B
— FX Trading Income: +40.4% to 7.30B
— Total Operating Income: +24.6% to 124.87B
— Operating Expenses: +14.4% to 67.12B
— Loan Loss Provisions: -6.1% to 6.47B
— PBT: +39.0% to 57.75B
— PAT: +31.5% to 45.52B
— PAT attributable to shareholders: +31.5% to 43.80B
— EPS: +31.5% to 11.61
— Gross NPLs: -22.2% to 108.37B
— Net Loans & Advances: +18.9% to 981.04B
— Customer Deposits: +21.4% to 1.59T
— Interim DPS: None declared
Summary: Equity Group's H1 2026 PAT rose 31.5% to KES 45.52B as total operating income grew 24.6% to 124.87B against just 14.4% cost growth, lifting the cost-to-income ratio to 53.7% from 58.5%. Asset quality also improved sharply, with gross NPLs down 22.2% to 108.37B even as net loans grew 18.9% to 981.04B, though no interim dividend was declared.
How long will this keep going🤔
Happy to see everyone killing it on the NSE 💪 👊!
Unfortunately, i had to liquidate my portfolio as I needed the funds for renovations but if the market dips, I’ll be back like the terminator 😂
you can view my portfolio in earlier posts .
Anyways, to the topic on hand.
I have a sanlamAllianz MMF, fixed income and balanced fund accounts.
I was reviewing the performance of my portfolio with my financial advisor and he mentioned that my fixed income fund lost money due the govt of Kenya raising interest rates and the funds are tied to the bond market , bla, bla bla 😂
Basically, in January , I got in at 7.21units, today it’s 7.19 units . So if I liquidated my current position of 860,000, I would lose 47,000 .
So he advised me to hold as this is a long term play, two year . I wanted to liquidate it to the balanced fund which is tied to stocks, which is performing well.
My next question here is should I just count my losses , liquidate and seek higher growth elsewhere .
I just started investing earlier this year and I'm proud of how far I've come. It's never too late to start
Portfolio debut!
I threw in some cash meant for a mzinga a couple months ago. Now I can see how it is possible to retire through stocks. I’m happy I have learnt this at my early twenties.
This + a semi stable income working from home = the future looking up! ⬆️
Any tips and tricks especially income portions to put into portfolios periodically are incredibly welcome and appreciated from y’all!
The journey continues..
I have KES 500K that I’m considering putting into the NSE.
KCB has announced a KES 3 interim dividend, with books closing on 2 September 2026 and payment in November.
Car & General has announced a KES 1 dividend, with books closing on 3 September.
My dilemma is:
- Buy KCB and hold through November for the dividend, while hoping for some capital appreciation.
- Buy KCB/CGEN now and trade the price movement before the book-closure dates.
- Split the KES 500K between the two.
- Forget the dividends and look for a completely different short-term opportunity.
My target is to make money fast, so I’m aware that carries significant risk.
What would you do with KES 500K in this situation?
Especially interested in views from people who actively trade the NSE.
Guys, please rate my portfolio. I’ve tried doing a mix of capital gains and dividend stocks. I plan on investing for the long term for like 20+ years until I make my 1st withdrawal. I rarely invest back my dividends, what stock do you guys advise I buy or look out for?
In terms of fees and everything else. Pros and cons of different stockbrokers will be appreciated.
ABSA are set to launch a special fund.
This could have a very positive impact on their stocks too. One to watch.
At the Start of the Year if You had invested 100k In Banking sector this what you will be Earning The sector is Up 86% Since January
I'm literally five days old in this NSE stuff and I'm yet to learn about it fully. I've bought a couple shares from some companies but today I've just got a loose change of 500bob that I'd like to take there.
Any suggestions of shares I can buy with 500 bob is highly appreciated. I'm using the AIB digitrader app.
Easy thing
Almost got comfortable then boom, red alert. Almost hitting panic sale😔
In whose hands are we safe😭😭🤣