| Q 1. | The new cadre of distributors cannot distribute which of the following funds ? Fixed Maturity Plans Micro Cap Fund Index Schemes Diversified Equity Schemes
CORRECT ANSWER WRONG ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER:Micro Cap Fund Explanation:
The simple mutual fund schemes that the new cadre of distributors can distribute are as follows:
- Fixed Maturity Plans
- Index Schemes
Diversified Equity Schemes shall be Large Cap oriented and well diversified schemes and shall not include the following;
- Thematic / Sector funds
- Small Cap, Mid Cap or Micro Cap Fund
- Concentrated Funds i.e. number of stocks less than 30 as per offer document |
| Q 2. | A person has got an unexpected sudden wealth. Does this event require change in his financial plan ? Yes No
CORRECT ANSWER WRONG ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER:Yes Explanation:
Winning lotteries, unexpected inheritance of wealth, unusually high capital gains earned – all these are instances of sudden wealth. However, given the human nature of frittering away such sudden wealth, the financial planner can channelize the wealth into investments, for the long term benefit of the investor’s family. |
| Q 3. | Who handles advertising and sales promotion, and interacts with regulators and various service providers with regards to Mutual Fund scheme management ? Sponsors AMC Trustees SEBI - MF Division
CORRECT ANSWER WRONG ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER:AMC Explanation:
The AMC arranges for the requisite offices and infrastructure, engages employees, provides for the requisite software, handles advertising and sales promotion, and interacts with regulators and various service providers. |
| Q 4. | The proposed asset allocation of a Mutual Fund scheme is mentioned in the Investment Policy in the Offer Document - State True of False ? True False
CORRECT ANSWER WRONG ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER:True Explanation:
The investment policy gets into details of how the portfolio is proposed to be distributed between different types of assets (also called asset allocation).
For example: Equities 80 to 100% - Debt 0-20%. |
| Q 5. | If applicable NAV is Rs 40 and exit load is 1%, re-purchase price will be _____ . Rs 40.40 Rs 39.60 Rs 10.40 Rs 9.60
CORRECT ANSWER WRONG ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER:Rs 39.60 Explanation:
Re Purchase (Redemption) Price = Applicable NAV less Exit load (if any)
= 40 less 1%
= 40 - 0.40
= 39.60 |
| Q 6. | If an investor has physical gold, he has to pay wealth tax on it every year - State True or False ? True False
CORRECT ANSWER WRONG ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER:True Explanation:
Investor needs to pay wealth tax every year, on his physical gold holding.
However, investment in mutual fund schemes is exempt from wealth tax. |
| Q 7. | _________ has generally given the highest returns when invested over long periods. Fixed Deposits Company Deposits Debentures Equity
CORRECT ANSWER WRONG ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER:Equity Explanation:
Research studies have proved that the equity returns have outperformed the returns of most other forms of investments in the long term. |
| Q 8. | Open-end schemes have to re-open for sale / re-purchase within ____ business days of the allotment. 3 5 7 10
CORRECT ANSWER WRONG ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER:5 Explanation:
As per SEBI guidelines, NFOs [other than ELSS and RGESS] can remain open for a maximum of 15 days.
Allotment of units or refund of moneys, should be done within 5 business days of closure of the scheme and Open-Ended schemes have to re-open for sale / re-purchase within 5 business days of the allotment.
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| Q 9. | When investments are made in Mutual Funds by a Power of Attorney (PoA) holder, KYC requirements have to be complied with by _________ . investor PoA holder Either 1 or 2 Both 1 and 2
CORRECT ANSWER WRONG ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER:Both 1 and 2 Explanation:
KYC requirements have to be complied with, by both, investor and PoA holder. |
| Q 10. | Which is the right time to review the investment plan ? At regular periods, so that the portfolios can be churned to take advantage of stock market movements At regular periods and also when there is a change in the financial situation of the client Only when the client feels ok to review it Never, as a investment plan is for the long term
CORRECT ANSWER WRONG ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER:At regular periods and also when there is a change in the financial situation of the client Explanation:
A Financial plan has to be reviewed at regular intervals to accomadate the clients current financial situation and his needs. |