1. Concept and Role of a Mutual Fund
- Definition and types of mutual funds
- Advantages of mutual funds
- Risks involved in mutual funds
- Role of mutual funds in financial markets
2. Fund Structure and Constituents
- Structure of a mutual fund
- Key constituents: Sponsor, Trustee, Asset Management Company (AMC), and Custodian
- Role and functions of each constituent
- Regulatory framework governing mutual funds
3. Legal and Regulatory Environment
- SEBI regulations and guidelines
- AMFI (Association of Mutual Funds in India) guidelines
- Rights and obligations of investors
- Role of mutual fund distributors as per SEBI and AMFI regulations
4. Offer Document and Key Information Memorandum (KIM)
- Contents and importance of the offer document
- Key information memorandum (KIM)
- Statement of additional information (SAI)
- Understanding the mutual fund scheme information
5. Fund Distribution and Sales Practices
- Basics of mutual fund distribution
- Sales practices and code of conduct
- Investor services and grievance redressal mechanism
- Importance of ethics and transparency in mutual fund distribution
6. Accounting, Valuation, and Taxation
- Net Asset Value (NAV) computation
- Expense ratios and load structures
- Taxation of mutual funds and investors
- Impact of dividends and capital gains on NAV
7. Investors and Their Financial Goals
- Understanding investor needs and financial goals
- Risk profiling and asset allocation
- Suitability of mutual fund schemes for different investors
- Systematic investment plans (SIPs), systematic withdrawal plans (SWPs), and systematic transfer plans (STPs)
8. Risk, Return, and Performance of Funds
- Measuring risk and return of mutual fund schemes
- Benchmarking and performance evaluation
- Sharpe ratio, alpha, beta, and other performance metrics
- Impact of market trends and economic factors on mutual funds
9. Mutual Fund Scheme Selection
- Factors to consider while selecting mutual fund schemes
- Comparison of different mutual fund schemes
- Importance of portfolio diversification
- Understanding different categories of mutual funds (equity, debt, hybrid, etc.)
10. Fund Services and Investor Services
- Various services provided by mutual funds to investors
- Account statement, consolidated account statement (CAS)
- Transaction processing and unit holding
- Importance of investor education and awareness
11. Risk Management and Control
- Understanding various types of risks associated with mutual funds
- Strategies for risk management and control
- Role of the fund manager in managing risk
- Regulatory measures to mitigate risk
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