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NISM Series V-A study guide

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  1. Classification of Mutual Funds — Free Study Guide 2026
  2. Concept of a Mutual Fund — Free Study Guide 2026
  3. Growth of the Mutual Fund Industry in India
  4. Distributors versus Investment Advisers, Nom
  5. Commission Disclosure Mandated by SEBI — Free Study Guide 2026
  6. Different Kinds of Mutual Fund Distributors
  7. Modes of Distribution — Free Study Guide 2026
  8. Pre-requisites to Become a Distributor of a
  9. Revenue for a Mutual Fund Distributor — Free Study Guide 2026
  10. The Role and Importance of Mutual Fund Distr
  11. About the NISM-Series-V-A Examination — Free Study Guide 2026
  12. The 12-Unit Curriculum Map and a Study Plan
  13. Asset Allocation and Do-It-Yourself versus P
  14. Behavioural Biases in Investment Decision Ma
  15. Different Asset Classes — Free Study Guide 2026
  16. Investment Risks — Free Study Guide 2026
  17. Investors and Their Financial Goals — Free Study Guide 2026
  18. Risk Measures and Management Strategies
  19. Risk Profiling — Free Study Guide 2026
  20. Savings or Investments? — Free Study Guide 2026
  21. Allotment of Units and Account Statements
  22. Cut-Off Time and Time Stamping — Free Study Guide 2026
  23. Filling the Application Form for Mutual Fund
  24. Financial Transactions with Mutual Funds
  25. Investment Plans and Services — Free Study Guide 2026
  26. KYC Requirements for Mutual Fund Investors
  27. New Fund Offer Price and Ongoing Offer Price
  28. Non-Financial Transactions, Special Investor
  29. Systematic Transactions and Their Operationa
  30. The New Fund Offer Process — Free Study Guide 2026
  31. Mutual Fund Investors: Who Can Invest — Free Study Guide 2026
  32. AMFI Code of Conduct for Intermediaries
  33. Due Diligence Process by AMCs for Distributo
  34. Investor Grievance Redress Mechanism — Free Study Guide 2026
  35. Role of Regulators in India — Free Study Guide 2026
  36. Role of SEBI and the Mutual Fund Regulations
  37. AMC Organisation Structure and Service Provi
  38. Key Constituents of a Mutual Fund — Free Study Guide 2026
  39. Role and Function of AMFI — Free Study Guide 2026
  40. Structure of Mutual Funds in India — Free Study Guide 2026
  41. Benchmarks and Performance — Free Study Guide 2026
  42. Benchmarks for Debt Schemes and Other Scheme
  43. Benchmarks for Equity Schemes — Free Study Guide 2026
  44. Basis of Choosing an Appropriate Performance
  45. Price Return Index or Total Return Index
  46. Quantitative Measures of Fund Manager Perfor
  47. Tracking Error and Scheme Performance Disclo
  48. Risk Levels in Mutual Fund Schemes — Free Study Guide 2026
  49. Selecting a Scheme Across AMCs or Within a S
  50. Selecting Options in Mutual Fund Schemes and
  51. Scheme Selection Based on Investment Strateg
  52. Scheme Selection Based on Investor Needs, Pr
  53. Computation of Net Assets of a Scheme and NA
  54. Dividends and Distributable Reserves — Free Study Guide 2026
  55. Entry and Exit Load and Its Impact on NAV
  56. The Expense Ratio Framework: Base Expense Ra
  57. Fair Valuation Principles — Free Study Guide 2026
  58. Key Accounting and Reporting Requirements
  59. NAV, Total Expense Ratio and Pricing of Unit
  60. Drivers of Returns and Risk in a Scheme
  61. Factors That Affect Mutual Fund Performance
  62. General and Specific Risk Factors — Free Study Guide 2026
  63. Measures of Returns — Free Study Guide 2026
  64. Measures of Risk and Provisions Relating to
  65. Risks in Fund Investing: The Investor's Pers
  66. SEBI Norms Regarding Representation of Retur
  67. Mandatory Documents II: Key Information Memo
  68. Mandatory Documents I: Scheme Information Do
  69. Non-Mandatory Disclosures — Free Study Guide 2026
  70. Applicability of Taxes in Respect of Mutual
  71. Capital Gains on Mutual Fund Units — Free Study Guide 2026
  72. Dividend Income and Tax Deducted at Source
  73. Tax Benefit under Section 80C and Applicabil
  74. Setting Off Capital Gains and Losses under t
  75. Stamp Duty and Securities Transaction Tax on