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You’ve opened the NSE daily price list… and suddenly it looks like a secret code: tickers, prices, volumes, percentages.
Don’t worry — by the end of this, you’ll read it faster than the morning headlines.

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Step 1 – Get the Price List ️

You can download the official Daily Price List from the NSE website or get it from your broker. It’s usually a PDF or Excel file.

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Step 2 – The Columns Demystified ️‍

Here’s what each key column means:

Column	What It Means	Why It Matters
Code	Short name for the stock (e.g., SCOM = Safaricom)	Quick identification
Name	Full company name	Confirms the stock you’re looking at
Previous Price	Closing price from the previous day	For comparison
Open	Price at market open today	Sets the day’s tone
High	Highest price traded today	Shows peak buyer interest
Low	Lowest price traded today	Shows dip buying or sell pressure
Close	Final price at day’s end	Determines your day’s gain/loss
% Change	Change from the previous close in percentage	Quick performance check
Volume	Number of shares traded	Tells you how active the stock is
Turnover	Value of shares traded (in KES)	Shows the money flow

 

Step 3 – Spot the Trends

• Big % Change + High Volume = Strong market interest (positive or negative).

• Low Volume + Small Moves = Market not paying much attention today.

• Consistently Rising Close Price = Possible uptrend.

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Step 4 – Using It for Decisions

• Dividend Dates: Often announced alongside the price list.

• Support & Resistance: Highs and lows help you find potential buy/sell levels.

• Momentum Plays: Look for stocks with sustained daily gains.

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Step 5 – Bonus Tip

Mark the stocks you own in the price list daily — this builds a habit of tracking performance and spotting changes early.

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Quick “Decode Like a Pro” Checklist

✅ Know the ticker codes
✅ Track your stocks’ highs, lows, and closes daily
✅ Watch volume for market interest
✅ Use % change to spot movers

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Community Challenge:

“Post today’s top 3 gainers and losers from the NSE price list — and share your thoughts on why they moved.”

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