Selecting the Right Investment Products for Investors

How to select the right mutual fund

Introduction

Introduction to the course

Investment landscape-I

Investment landscape-II

Investment landscape-III

Concept & Role of a Mutual Fund

Role of mutual funds

Advantages & limitations

Active vs Passive Funds

Equity fund

Debt fund

Solution oriented schemes

Investment plans & services

Fund Structure & Constituents

Structure & constituents

Legal & Regulatory Environment

Role of regulators

Mutual fund regulations

AMFI code of ethics

Offer Document

Mandatory documents

Fund Distribution & Channel Management Practices

Role of mutual fund distributors

Pre-requisites to become distributor of a mutual fund

How mutual fund distributor earns?

Accounting & valuation

Net Asset Valuation (NAV)

Taxation

Taxation-I

Taxation-II

Taxation-III

Investor Service

NFO process

Account statements for investments

KYC requirements

Financial transactions with mutual funds

Systematic withdrawal plan

Systematic transactions

Non-financial transactions

Return, Risk & Performance of Funds

Types of risks

How mutual fund manager selects stocks

Factors affecting performance of debt schemes

Measures of return

Measures of risk

Mutual Fund Scheme Selection

Benchmark & performance

Quantitative measures of fund manager performance

Yukti Gala is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with over nine years of experience in finance and training. She previously worked as a Senior Financial Planner at Sykes & Ray Equities for nearly three years, managing high-end portfolios, and served as an Assistant Manager at Anand Rathi Wealth Services Ltd. Since 2017, she has been a part-time faculty member at the Financial Planning Academy, teaching the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) course. Over the years, she has expanded her expertise to training students and corporate professionals in various finance and banking courses.

​This course is designed to help you prepare for the NISM Mutual Fund Distributor Exam by covering all key topics in a structured manner. You’ll learn about mutual fund types, regulations, taxation, risk management, and distributor roles—all essential for the exam. The course also explains NAV calculation, fund selection, and financial transactions, ensuring you have the knowledge needed to clear the NISM exam with confidence and start a career in mutual fund distribution. In Lesson 1, Introduction, you will learn about the importance of savings and investments. This lesson will introduce you to different asset classes and the risks involved in each, helping you build a strong foundation for investing. In Lesson 2, Concept &amp; Role of a Mutual Fund, you will understand the pros and cons of investing in mutual funds and get introduced to various types of mutual funds. In Lesson 3, Fund Structure &amp; Constituents, you will learn about the framework of mutual funds and the key entities involved in their operation. In Lesson 4, Legal &amp; Regulatory Environment, you will learn how regulators influence the mutual fund industry and explore the AMFI code of ethics that governs mutual funds. In Lesson 5, Offer Document, you will learn about the mandatory and non-mandatory documents that you need to refer to before investing in mutual funds. In Lesson 6, Fund Distribution &amp; Channel Management Practices, you will learn about the role of mutual fund distributors, the requirements to become one, and how they earn commissions in the industry. In Lesson 7, Accounting &amp; Valuation, you will learn the methodology for calculating Net Asset Value (NAV) and how mutual fund valuations are determined. In Lesson 8, Taxation, you will understand the implications of taxes on capital gains and dividend yield. In Lesson 9, Investor Service, you will explore the various services offered by mutual fund distributors to assist and support investors. In Lesson 10, Return, Risk &amp; Performance of Funds, you will learn about different types of risks, risk-return measures, and performance evaluation. Additionally, you will understand how fund managers select stocks for mutual fund portfolios. In Lesson 11, Mutual Fund Scheme Selection, you will learn how to evaluate a fund's performance against its benchmark and use quantitative measures to select the right fund manager for informed investment decisions. In Lesson 12, Selecting the Right Investment Products for Investors, you will learn how to select the right mutual fund based on your financial goals and risk appetite. Course Highlights : - Pros &amp; cons of investing in mutual funds - Types of mutual funds and their features - Role of regulators (SEBI, AMFI) and key regulations - Role of mutual fund distributors - How mutual fund distributors earn commissions - Mutual fund valuation &amp; NAV calculation - Tax implications on capital gains and dividends - Evaluate the performance and choosing the right fund Who is this course for : ​ - Aspiring investment professionals preparing for the NISM certification exam - Individuals seeking to become mutual fund distributors or enhance their advisory skills. - Students and learners who want to build expertise in mutual funds, regulations, and fund analysis. - Anyone looking to improve their mutual fund selection, understand taxation, and optimize their portfolio.

NISM V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors