Frequently asked questions

NSE Monitor is an investment education and support service for people in Kenya who want to understand the Nairobi Securities Exchange and make informed decisions.

Beginners, first-time investors, people who already save and want to grow their money, and anyone who wants a clearer picture of the risks before investing.

No. You can learn first at no cost, and you decide when and how much to invest. Start with money you can afford to lose, and keep your emergency savings safe.

No. We provide education and research-based guidance. We do not guarantee returns, and you remain responsible for your own decisions. For advice about your personal situation, speak to a licensed adviser.

A series of Kenya-focused guides: Safe Income and Savings, Managed Funds, Listed Market Investments and Derivatives Made Simple. Each one is written in plain language for beginners.

KSh 299 per ebook.

PDF, which opens on any phone, tablet or computer.

After your M-Pesa payment is confirmed, you receive your downloadable PDF right away. If you don't get it within 10 minutes, message us on WhatsApp.

Start with Book 1, Safe Income and Savings, if you're new to investing. Move on to the others as you gain confidence. Derivatives Made Simple is best once you understand the earlier books, because derivatives carry high risk.

Each ebook is for your personal use. Please don't share or resell it. If a friend would like a copy, point them to the website.

Message us on WhatsApp with your M-Pesa confirmation message, and we'll help you right away.

Because ebooks are digital, we don't offer refunds once the file has been delivered. If there's a problem with your download, contact us and we'll fix it.

Help setting up your CDS account, so you can buy NSE-listed shares. We guide you through the steps and answer your questions along the way.

A one-on-one session to talk through your goals and options in plain language. The session can take up to 1 hour, on Zoom or a WhatsApp call.

A fresh pair of eyes on an idea or plan you already have. We help you spot gaps and risks. We do not tell you what to buy or sell.

Education and a clear plan for spreading your money across different options, such as shares, money market funds, treasury bills and bonds, based on what you tell us about your goals.

Choose the service on the website, pay with M-Pesa, and we'll contact you on WhatsApp to arrange the time.

Yes, sessions are held online or by phone.

M-Pesa only, in Kenyan Shillings.

Payments go through M-Pesa. Never send money to a personal account or share your PIN. If anyone claiming to be us asks for money outside this website, contact us on WhatsApp first.

You will get your M-Pesa confirmation message. You will also receive confirmation for consultation orders.

Yes. All investing carries risk, and returns are never guaranteed. Prices can go down as well as up, and you can lose some or all of what you put in. Learn first, start small and only invest money you can afford to lose.

We don't tell you what to buy. Our watchlist and research are for education only. Always do your own research, and consider speaking to a licensed adviser.

Usually not. Derivatives use leverage, so you can lose more than you put in. Build a foundation with safer investments first. Our derivatives book explains the risks honestly.

Be wary of anyone who promises guaranteed profits, pressures you to act now, or asks you to send money to a personal number. Always check that a firm is licensed by the Capital Markets Authority.

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