Why SIFs Demand NISM 13 Certification for Every Distributor

access_time 2025-12-15T16:00:30.916Z face Prof. Sheetal Kunder
Why Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) Demand NISM 13 Certification for Every Distributor The Indian mutual fund industry, with its colossal AUM of over ₹40 lakh crores, is undergoing a quiet, yet fundamental, shift. The introduction of Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) by SEBI marks a pivotal m...

Cracking the Code on Interest Rate Derivatives

access_time 2025-12-10T02:41:34.079Z face Prof. Sheetal Kunder
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

access_time 2025-12-08T18:12:12.451Z face Prof. Sheetal Kunder
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.

access_time 2025-12-08T18:07:15.539Z face Shreyas Karade
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. Step 1: Get Real About Your Timeline Forget studying for a week. Rohit stresses that adequate time is your bigge...

How to Predict Bond Price Volatility in Seconds (Using Excel's MDURATION Function)

access_time 2025-12-07T16:19:23.848Z face Prof. Sheetal Kunder
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 ...