Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Distributors Free Demo Test 7/10 Portfolio Management Services (PMS) DistributorsFree Demo Test 7 1 / 101. Why do bonds with longer maturities experience greater price fluctuations due to interest rate changes? a) Short-term bonds are more volatile b) Higher coupon payments c) Distant cash flows are more sensitive to rates d) No effect of interest rates on bonds Explanation:Long-term cash flows are more affected by interest rate changes.2 / 102. What does the principle “risk leads return” imply? a) Higher returns are achievable only by taking higher risks. b) Investors should only focus on high returns, regardless of risk. c) Risky investments should be avoided at all costs. d) The return on investment determines the level of risk taken. Explanation:Higher potential returns are associated with higher levels of risk.3 / 103. What is the real risk-free rate of return? a) The rate of return assuming no inflation and no uncertainty about future cash flows b) The rate of return that includes expected inflation and risk premium c) The rate of return adjusted for risk premium d) The minimum guaranteed return on an investment. Explanation:It represents return without inflation and risk.4 / 104. What type of investment risk arises due to government policy changes or instability? a) Exchange rate risk b) Political risk c) Liquidity risk d) Business risk Explanation:Government actions and instability can impact investments.5 / 105. Which of the following is NOT considered a security as per the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956? a) Fixed Deposits b) Derivatives c) Share and Stocks d) Government Securities Explanation:Fixed deposits are banking products and not securities under the Act.6 / 106. Which of the following is NOT a Market Infrastructure Institution? a) Stock Exchanges b) Clearing Corporations c) Commercial Banks d) Depositories Explanation:Commercial banks are intermediaries, not market infrastructure institutions.7 / 107. Which of the following relative valuation methods is best suited for capital-intensive industries like infrastructure and telecom? a) Price to Earnings Growth (PEG) Ratio b) EV/EBITDA c) P/E Ratio d) Dividend Discount Model Explanation:EV/EBITDA considers enterprise value and is suitable for such industries.8 / 108. How do Category III AIFs differ from other categories of AIFs? a) Allows access to invest in Angel funds and venture capitals. b) Allows access to Invest in Structured Debt c) Allows leverage and use of derivatives d) Allows access to Invest in Private Equity Explanation:They can use advanced strategies like leverage to generate returns.9 / 109. What are investment constraints in portfolio management? a) Restriction around number of investors b) Restriction around number of strategies by portfolio manager c) Restriction around investment choices d) Restriction around performance reporting by portfolio manager Explanation:Constraints limit investment options based on rules or preferences.10 / 1010. How do InvITs generate income for investors? a) From capital appreciation of their investments in infrastructure equity stocks b) From interest income from their infrastructure assets c) From toll collections, tariffs and service fees of their infrastructure assets d) By providing consultancy to the central and state governments Explanation:Income is generated through operations of infrastructure assets.Your score is 0% Restart quiz Exit