Cracking the Code on Interest Rate Derivatives But don't panic! Here’s the simple approach to breaking down IRD and securing those crucial marks for your NISM 13 certification: If you're preparing for the NISM Series 13 (Common Derivatives), you've probably hit a wall when you get to the section on...
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. NISM XIII Exam: How to Clear Common Derivatives Certification on Your First Attempt (2026 Guide) The NISM XIII exam has quietly become the most important certification in Indian finance right now. Not because SEBI says so, b...
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...