Cracking the Code on Interest Rate Derivatives If you're preparing for the NISM Series 13 (Common Derivatives), you've probably hit a wall when you get to the section on Interest Rate Derivatives (IRD). Why is IRD the "blind spot"? Unlike stocks, we don't deal with these products (such as bond futu...
The SIF Product Boom: Why NISM Series 13 is the Key to Unlocking India’s Next AUM Wave If you’re a Mutual Fund Distributor (MFD) with a huge AUM book or an employee at a principal AMC (like ICICI, SBI, etc.), you’re hearing one term constantly: SIF (Specialised Investment Funds). SIF is more than j...
Defeating the NISM Series 13: Top Tips from a First Attempt Success Story. Defeating the NISM Series 13: Rohit's 4-Step Strategy to Pass the Common Derivatives Exam on the First Attempt. Let's be honest: the NISM Series 13 (Common Derivatives) exam has a reputation. It's often called one of the tou...
Mastering Modified Duration: How to Predict Bond Price Volatility in Seconds (Using Excel's MDURATION Function) For risk managers, investment advisors, and NISM aspirants, knowing the precise impact of interest rate changes on a bond portfolio is non-negotiable. The tool for this quantification is ...
Excel for Finance: Step-by-Step Guide to Calculating YTM and Bond Price (Using IRR and PRICE Functions) In high-stakes NISM technical examinations, time is your most precious resource. Manual calculation of complex financial metrics like Yield to Maturity (YTM) and Bond Price can be incredibly time...