Nepal-Born U.S.-Based Trader Nisov Piya Ranked Among Top Performing Traders with 61.9% Annual Return

Nisov Piya, a Gen-Z Nepali trader in the United States stock market, has earned a recognition after delivering 61.9% annual returns in the United States Investing Championship (USIC), one of the most prestigious global stock market competitions.

At just 26 years old, he secured the 18th position among the top participants. In January 2026 alone, he generated 11.9% returns from stock trading.

Held every year, the competition featured 579 participants, including world’s top millionaires and billionaires, each competing with a real money account tracked from the beginning of the competition.

The entry fee is approximately $450. Participants portfolios are tracked monthly and final standings are based on verified annual returns. The competition includes different categories, included stocks and enhanced growth division, which allows the trading of futures and options.  

Nisov expressed happiness over the recognition, saying, “This is just the beginning. I am excited for the future of my firm, Nisov Capital.” He expressed hope that his success will inspire aspiring traders.

Nisov’s investment approach focuses on disciplined execution and identifying emerging themes early including space and defense innovation, uranium, quantum computing, robotics, gold and silver. His methodology blends systematic and fundamental strategies designed for long term scalability.

USIC is a real money verified competition which provides traders an opportunity to showcase their talent on the world platform. Established in 1983, USIC featured legendary traders over the years, including David Ryan, Louis Bacon, Paul Tudor Jones, Mark Minervini, Sheen Kassouf, Tom Basso, Gil Blake, Doug Kass, Dr Edward O. Thorp, and Mark Strome.

Born and raised in Nepal, Nisov moved to the United States in 2017 as a teenager. His journey reflects perseverance, discipline and long-term vision rather than overnight success. Just a few years ago, he worked factory shifts in Wisconsin while simultaneously driving for DoorDash, Uber, and Uber Eats to support himself. These jobs offered flexible hours and screen time so he could continue studying financial markets, and developing the pattern recognition skills required to compete at a high level.

Previously, he served as a General Manager overseeing multiple restaurant operations in Green Bay. He has also launched his own firm, Nisov Capital, a hedge fund with a long-range vision of building a disciplined investment platform capable of managing significant capital. "Now, I am fully focused on building Nisov Capital," he said. 

Beyond financial markets, he remains active in the community through operational improvements in his professional role and philanthropic initiatives, supporting health and community wellness programmes.