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 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. 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...
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 ...