MUTUAL FUND MANAGEMENT
SYLLABUS
UNIT I
Introduction and evaluation of mutual funds: Concept and Role of MFs, Evaluation of MFs in India, Types of MFs, legal structure, Other fund constitution and fund manages and scheme takeovers.
UNIT II
Regulation of MFs and MFs prospectus and balance sheet and offer document: Role of regulator in India and self regulatory organization (SROs) and investors rights and obligations, Contents of offer document, The key information memorandum.
UNIT III
Fund distribution and sales practices and investor services: Distribution channel, Sales practices, Application and redemption, Investment plans and services.
UNIT IV
Accounting, valuation, Taxation of MFs, Measurement and evaluation of MF performance.
UNIT V
Management of MFs (Investor advisory services): Helping investors with financial plan and recommending financial planning strategies to investors; Strategies of investors in MF investing: Selecting the right investment products, understanding risk in fund investing and constructing model portfolio and selecting right fund.