Mutual Fund Distributors Free Demo Test 3 /10 Mutual Fund Distributors Free Demo Test 3 1 / 10 1. What factors can lead to the performance of an index fund deviating from its benchmark, either positively or negatively? a) Tracking error b) Systematic risk c) Arbitrage error d) Investment objective ExplanationAn index scheme mirrors the index. The fund manager of an index fund invests in the same securities which are in the index and in the same ratio / weightage. However there could be some minor difference and that is due to Tracking Error. 2 / 10 2. True or false: A model portfolio designed for senior citizens will have no exposure to equity. a) True b) False ExplanationAs per model portfolio for couple in their seventies, with no immediate family support :– 15 percent diversified equity index scheme; 10 percent gold ETF, 30 percent diversified debt fund, 30 percent MIP, 15 percent liquid schemes.This shows some exposure can be taken in equities. 3 / 10 3. Under which of the following transactions is it permissible to deduct a ‘transaction charge’? a) Purchase made on stock exchanges b) Systematic transfer plan (STP) transaction c) Purchases of Rs 10,000 or more d) Llyods Theory of option pricing ExplanationTo cater to people with small saving potential and to increase reach of mutual fund products in urban areas and smaller towns, SEBI has allowed a transaction charge per subscription of Rs. 10,000/- and above to be paid to distributors of the mutual fund products. 4 / 10 4. What among the options constitutes FUNDAMENTAL ATTRIBUTES of a scheme? a) Terms of the issue b) Investment objective(s) of the scheme c) The type of scheme d) All of the above ExplanationThe Offer Document is the most important sources of information on the core aspects of the scheme called its fundamental attributes. The fundamental attributes of the scheme includes:• The type of scheme ie. Open ended / Close ended / Equity / Balanced etc• Investment objective(s) ie. Growth / Income etc• Terms of the issue ie. listing /repurchase / redemption etc. 5 / 10 5. What is the most suitable metric for assessing the degree to which an index fund is closely mirroring its benchmark? a) Tracking error b) Assets Under Management (AUM) c) Treynor ratio d) Total Expense Ratio (TER) ExplanationTracking error is a measure of the consistency of the out-performance of the fund manager relative to the benchmark. Earlier it was used as a measure of how closely an index fund tracked the returns from the benchmark to which it was indexed.Now, the tracking error is used to measure how consistently a fund is able to out-perform its benchmark. 6 / 10 6. True or false: Monthly Income Plans (MIPs) do not have exposure to equity. a) True b) False ExplanationMIPs have an element of equity in its portfolio to give a boost to the fund’s return. This can typically range from 5 percent to 30 percent. 7 / 10 7. What is the treatment of Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on transactions involving debt or debt-oriented mutual fund units, including liquid funds? a) Not Applicable b) Applicable ExplanationSTT is applicable only on equity transactions. 8 / 10 8. Who issues the ‘Certificate of Deposit’ ? a) Government b) Multinationals c) Mutual Funds d) Banks ExplanationCertificates of Deposit are issued by Banks (for 7 days to 1 year) or Financial Institutions (for 1 to 3 years) 9 / 10 9. What is the primary objective behind SEBI issuing regulations for investments made by mutual fund schemes? a) Protect the interests of the mutual fund investors b) Get better returns by mutual fund schemes c) Protect the interests of the mutual fund industry d) Improve the credit ratings of the mutual fund schemes ExplanationSecurities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has mandated strict checks and balances in the structure of mutual funds and their activities. Mutual fund investors benefit from such protection. 10 / 10 10. If a company has an Earning Per Share (EPS) of Rs 5 and a Price to Earning (PE) ratio of 30, what would be the market price of its shares? a) Rs. 6 b) Rs. 0.60 c) Rs. 75 d) Rs. 150 ExplanationPrice to Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio) = Market Price / EPSSo Market Price = PE X EPS= 30 x 5= Rs 150 Your score is 0% Restart quiz Exit