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NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination 

  • Private Institute
  • Estd. 2006

NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
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Overview

Gain a comprehensive overview of the securities markets principles and concepts

Duration

2 hours

Total fee

1,770

Mode of learning

Online

Schedule type

Self paced

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Credential

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NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
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NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
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Highlights

  • Earn a certificate after passing an exam from NISM
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NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
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Course details

Who should do this course?
  • For Entry-level professionals in the securities markets
  • For Employees of intermediaries functioning in the securities industry
  • For Professionals in other industries interested in gaining knowledge of the securities markets
  • For Students
  • For Homemakers
  • For Teachers
What are the course deliverables?
  • Know the basics of the Indian Securities Markets
  • Know the various processes involved in Primary and Secondary Markets
  • Understand the schemes and products in Mutual Funds and Derivatives Markets in India
  • Know the steps in financial planning process
More about this course
  • The NISM-Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination is for entry-level professionals, who wish to make a career in the securities markets
  • This NISM series examination will also be useful to all those individuals who are interested in acquiring a basic knowledge of the Indian Securities markets
  • The purpose of this exam is to impart the basic knowledge of the Indian securities markets to the participants and related rules and regulations
  • Examination fees- INR 1770+
  • Exam Duration - 120 Minutes

NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
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Curriculum

Understanding Securities Markets and Performance

Securities Markets

Securities

Securities Markets: Structure and Participants

Role of Securities Markets

Technological advancements in the securities market

Securities: Types, Features and Concepts of Asset Allocation and Investing

Securities available in the securities market

Choice between Equity and Debt Financing for Issuers

Characteristics and role of equity capital

Characteristics and role of Debt securities

Choosing between Debt and Equity Investment Avenues

Hybrid Instruments

Characteristics and role of Commodities as an asset class

Derivatives as investments

Asset Allocation and Diversification

Understanding the factors underlying the investment process

Various aspects of investing in Equity

Equity Investing Process

Various aspects of investing in Debt securities

Debt Investing Process

Primary Markets

Primary Market: Definition and Functions

Primary Vs Secondary Markets

Intermediaries in Primary Market

Types of Issues

Types of Issuers

Types of Investors

Regulatory Framework for Primary Markets

Types of Public Issue of Equity Shares

Pricing a Public Issue of Shares

Public Issue Process of equities

Prospectus

Applying to a Public Issue

Listing of Shares

Rights Issue of Shares

Regulatory requirements for a Public Issue of Debt Securities

Public issue process for debt securities

Private Placements in Equity and Debt

Secondary Markets

Role and Function of the Secondary Market

Types of secondary markets for different securities

Market Structure and Participants

Brokers and Client Acquisition

Trade Execution

Clearing and Settlement of Trades

Trading and settlement process from investor’s point of view

Market Information and Regulation

Risk Management Systems

Rights, Obligations and Grievance Redressal

Secondary market trading and reporting for debt securities

Mutual Funds

Meaning and Description of a Mutual Fund

Terms and Concepts Related to Mutual Funds

Types of Open-ended Mutual Fund Products

Types of Closed ended Mutual Fund Schemes

Investment approaches – active and passive

Processes for Investing in Mutual Funds

Systematic Transactions

Switches

Reading Mutual Fund Information

Benefits and Costs of Investing in Mutual Funds

Regulation of Mutual Funds

Investor Service Standards

Derivative Markets

Derivatives

Underlying concepts in Derivatives

Types of Derivative Products

Structure of Derivative Markets

Trading and Settlement Process: Equity Futures

Risk Management in Derivative Markets

Application of Derivatives Products in Risk Management

Market Indicators

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