NISM Series XV Research Analyst Exam Practice & Mock Test
NISM Exam Preparation Guide for NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Exam with 900+ Question Bank
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NISM Exam Preparation Guide for NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Exam with 900+ Question Bank Practice Test & Mock Test. Mastering the NISM Exams with 900+ Question Bank
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The NISM Exam Preparation Guide for NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Exam Practice Test & Mock Test series is meticulously crafted resource covers all the essential test objectives, ensuring a thorough understanding of the exam content. Within the test, learners will find comprehensive 900+ Practice Question Bank. At end of each test the correct answers along with explanations and knowledge area from which the question comes also given to help learners strengthen their exam preparation.
There are FIVE Mock Tests, with 155 questions each To help individuals gauge their current level of knowledge and further enhancement of confidence for real NISM exam. Mock Tests in this series are specially designed Learning Outcome wise & Test Objective wise as outlined by NISM for each chapter. This mock test guide aims to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of Portfolio Management and the relevant expertise needed for success in NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Exam. TEST OBJECTIVES, KNOWLEDGE AREA & LEARNING OUTCOME COVERED ON THIS TEST Given below.
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TEST OBJECTIVES, KNOWLEDGE AREA & LEARNING OUTCOME COVERED ON THIS TEST
1. Introduction to Research Analyst Profession
2. Introduction to Securities Market
Hybrids/Structured Products
Introduction To Securities Market
Market Participants And Their Activities
Meaning Of Securities And The Functions Of Securities Market
Product Definitions / Terminology
Retail Participants
Secondary Market
Trading, Hedging, Arbitrage, Pledging Of Shares
3. Terminology in Equity & Debt Markets
Terminology In Debt Market
Terminology In Equity & Debt Markets
Terminology Used In Equity Markets
Types Of Bonds
4. FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH
Behavioral Approach To Equity Investing
Fundamental Analysis
Fundamentals Of Research
Investing Activity And Various Approaches To Investing
Quantitative Research
Technical Analysis
The Role Of Research In Investment Activity
5. Economic Analysis
FDI& FPI
Fiscal Policies And Their Impact On Economy
Inflation (Consumer/Wholesale Price Indices) And Interest Rate
International Trade, Exchange Rate And Trade Deficit
Monetary Policies And Their Impact On Economy
Role Of Economic Analysis In Fundamental Analysis
Savings And Investments
Seasonal Trends
Sources Of Information For Economic Analysis
Unemployment Rate
Various Macroeconomic Variables
6. Industry Analysis
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Analysis
Business Life Cycle
Direct Taxes
Indirect Taxes
Industry Analysis
Key Industry Drivers And Industry KPIs
KPIs For Select Industries
Market Sizing And Trend Analysis
Michael Porter’S Five Force Model For Industry Analysis
Other Taxes
Pestle Analysis
Regulatory Environment/Framework
Role Of Industry Analysis In Fundamental Analysis
Secular Trends, Value Migration And Business Life Cycle
Structure Conduct Performance (Scp) Analysis
Understanding Industry Cyclicality
Understanding The Industry Landscape
Value Migration
7. Company Analysis- Business & Governance
Competitive Advantages/Points Of Differentiation Over The Competitors
ESG Framework For Company Analysis
Evaluating Corporate Governance
Evaluating Management Competency
Evaluating Promoter Holdings
History Of Credit Rating
Pricing Power And Sustainability Of This Power
Risks In The Business
Role Of Company Analysis In Fundamental Research
Sources Of Information For Analysis
Swot Analysis
Understand Business And Business Models
8. Company Analysis- Financial Analysis
Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet Metrics
Changes In Shareholder’S Equity & Basics Of Cash Flows
Common Profit And Loss Account Line Items
Company Analysis- Financial Analysis
Dupont Analysis
Efficiency Ratios
Financial Statement Analysis Using Ratios
Forecasting Using Ratio Analysis & Peer Comparison
Important Points To Keep In Mind While Looking At Financials
Introduction To Financial Statement
Key Metrics From Profit And Loss Account
Leverage Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Notes To Accounts
Other Aspects To Study From Financial Reports
Profitability Ratios
Reading Audit Report To Understand The Quality Of Accounting
Return Ratios
Stand-Alone Financial Statement And Consolidated Financial Statement
9. Corporate Action
Bonus Issue
Buyback Of Shares
Corporate Action
Delisting And Relisting Of Shares
Demerger / Spin-Off
Dividend
Loan Restructuring
Merger And Acquisition
Philosophy Of Corporate Actions
Rights Issue
Scheme Of Arrangement
Share Consolidation
Share Swap
Stock Split
10. Valuation Principles
Approaches To Valuation
Assets Based Valuation Matrices
Discounted Cash Flows Model For Business Valuation
Dividend Discount Model (Ddm)
Dividend Yield – Price To Dividend Ratio
Earning Yield - Price To Earnings Ratio
Enterprise Value (Ev) To Capital Employed Ratio
Enterprise Value (Ev) To Sales Ratio
Enterprise Value To Ebit(Da) Ratio
Free Cash Flow To Equity Model (Fcfe)
Free Cash Flow To Firm Model (Fcff)
Growth Adjusted Price To Earnings Ratio (Peg Ratio)
Net Asset Value Approach
Objectivity Of Valuations
Other Metrics
Price To Book Value Ratio
Relative Valuation
Sources Of Value In A Business – Earnings And Assets
Sum-Of-The-Parts (Sotp) Valuation
Trading And Transaction Multiples
Valuation Principles
11. FUNDAMENTALS OF RISK AND RETURN
Basic Behavioral Biases Influencing Investments
Calculating Risk Adjusted Returns
Calculation Of Simple, Annualized And Compounded Returns
Comparison Of Equity Returns With Bond Returns
Concept Of Return On Investment
Concepts Of Market Risk (Beta)
Fundamentals Of Risk And Return
Risks In Investments
Sensitivity Analysis To Assumptions
Some Pearls Of Wisdom From Investment Gurus Across The World
12. Qualities of a Good Research Report
A Sample Checklist For Investment Research Reports
Checklist Based Approach To The Research Reports
Qualities Of A Good Research Report
13. Legal & Regulatory Environment
Chinese Wall
Code Of Conduct For Research Analysts
Compliance With The Following Advertisement Code
Exchange Surveillance Mechanisms: Gsm And Asm
Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board Of India (Ibbi)
Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code (Ibc)
IRDAI
Legal & Regulatory Environment
Management Of Conflicts Of Interest And Disclosure Requirements For Research Analysts
Ministry Of Corporate Affairs
Ministry Of Finance
Other Compliances/Requirements
PFRDA
Prohibitions In The Advertisement
Reserve Bank Of India
Sebi (Prohibition Of Fraudulent And Unfair Trade Practices Relating To Securities Markets) Regulation, 2003 (Amended In 2007, 2012 And 2013)
Sebi Investor Charter And Complain Disclosure
Securities And Exchange Board Of India
Securities And Exchange Board Of India (Prohibition Of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015
Securities And Exchange Board Of India (Research Analyst) Regulations, 2014 (Amended In December 2016)
Securities And Exchange Board Of India Act, 1992
Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956
What You Will Learn!
- 900+ Conceptual Questions covering all Test Objectives & Learning Outcomes outlined by NISM
- Detail Explanations play a vital role in the learning process by providing clarity, fostering understanding, and empowering learners to apply their knowledge
- 6 Mock Test with 150+ Question Each and Each Mock Test Covers all Test Objectives
- Knowledge Area is also provided for each question to assess weak area and strengthen it further
Who Should Attend!
- Associated persons registered as research analyst under SEBI (Research Analyst) Regulations, 2014
- Individuals employed as research analyst
- Partners of a research analyst
- Professionals engaged in preparation and/or publication of research report or research analysis
- Stock Market Professionals
- Students
- MBA Finance Students
- Mutual Fund Professionals
- Relationship Manager of Bank (Private Bankers)
- Wealth Managers
- Financial Planners
- Investment Advisers
- Private Relationship Manager of Bank