Learn Fundamentals of Mutual Fund

Fundamentals of Mutual Fund

This program is for those who wish to either begin a career in the financial markets or learn the fundamentals of capital markets. The program is structured to help you understand the basic concepts relating to diverse avenues of investment, the primary and the secondary market, the derivatives market and financial statement analysis.

• To provide knowledge about the organisation and management of mutual funds.
• To provide fund distributors the knowledge and insights required for them to become
• Better agents and informed investment advisors.
• To provide mutual fund employees with an understanding of the complexities of the
• Mutual fund functions internally and externally.
• To provide investors with the knowledge of risks and rewards of investing in mutual funds.
• To equip  financial intermediaries like agents, brokers, sub-brokers and employees of
• Mutual funds to pass the AMFI Certification Test.

Who will benefit from this program?

Students, Fresh Graduates, Individual Investors, Brokers, Sub-brokers, Derivative Traders, Fund Managers, Wealth Managers, Treasury Managers, Portfolio Managers, Investment Bankers, Insurance Agents, Mutual Fund Agents, Housewives, Retired Persons, etc.

Program Contents

Session 1

1.  Evolution and Regulatory Framework Governing the Mutual Funds Industry
   1. The Concept and Role of Mutual Funds
      1. International Scenario
      2. History of Mutual Funds in India
      3. Types of Mutual Fund Products
   2. Fund Structures, Organisation and Constituents
      1. Sponsor, Trustee and AMC
      2. Organisational Design and Legal Structure
      3. Other Constituents - Fund Mergers and Scheme Takeovers
   3. Legal and Regulatory Environment
      1. Role of Regulatory Agencies for the Fund and its Constituents
      2. Compliances & Trusteeship Issues
      3. Role of SRO
      4. Investor's Rights and Obligations

Session 2

1. Investing in Mutual Funds
   1. Investing in Mutual Funds: Understanding the Process, Investment Objective.
   2. Prospectus / Offer Document and Key Information Memorandum,
   3. Processes, Rights and Obligations for Investors

Session 3

1. Portfolio Management using Comparative Analysis
   1. Capital Markets and Investment & Portfolio Management
      1. Equity Markets and Mutual Funds
      2. Debt Markets and Mutual Funds
      3. Derivatives Markets and Mutual Funds
      4. Investment Policy
      5. Restrictions on Investments

Session 4

1. NAV, Pricing, Valuation, Accounting & Taxation
   1. NAV Concepts and Pricing
   2. Accounting
   3. Valuation Norms for Securities
   4. Reporting and Disclosure Norms
   5. Taxation

Session 1

1. Measuring and Evaluating Mutual Fund Performance
   1. Risk and Performance Evaluation
   2. Measuring Returns
   3. Tracking Mutual Funds Performance
2. Role of an Intermediary as a "Financial Planner"
3. Helping Investors with Financial Planning using Mutual Funds
   1. Concept of Financial Planning for the Investors
   2. Need for Financial Planning
   3. Basis of Financial Planning.
   4. Life Cycle and Wealth Cycle stages
   5. Investment Products
   6. Financial Planning Strategies for Investors

Session 2

1. SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) & Developing Model Portfolio using Product Mix
   1. Financial Planning Strategies & Tools
   2. Asset Allocation- The Strategic Tool and Model Portfolio
   3. Recommending  Financial Planning Strategies for Investors
   4. Comparison of Investments from available products
   5. Selecting the Right Investment Products for Investors
   6. Fund Selection from available products

Session 3

1. Risk Management Associated with the Mutual Funds Industry
   1. Helping Investors Understand Risks in Fund Investing
   2. Investment Philosophy
      1. Value Investment
      2. Growth Investment
   3. Recommending the Model Portfolio and Selecting the Right Funds
   4. Strategies & "How to make Mutual Funds work for you"

Session 4

1. Marketing, Distribution, Sales & Investor Services related to Mutual Funds
   1. Design of Mutual Fund Products
   2. Who can invest in Mutual Funds in India?
   3. Investor Services - Application, Redemption, Investment Plans & Services
   4. Marketing of Mutual Funds Products
   5. Fund Distribution Channels
   6. Sales Practices.

Fees: Rs.3600/- (Inclusive of service tax) per participant inclusive of tuition fees, reference material and     (morning / evening) refreshments only.

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