Programme Contents

Session 1

  • Evolution and Regulatory Framework Governing the Mutual Funds Industry

  • The Concept and Role of Mutual Funds

  • International Scenario

  • History of Mutual Funds in India

  • Types of Mutual Fund Products

  • Fund Structures, Organization and Constituents

  • Sponsor, Trustee and AMC

  • Organizational Design and Legal Structure

  • Other Constituents - Fund Mergers and Scheme Takeovers

  • Legal and Regulatory Environment

  • Role of Regulatory Agencies for the Fund and its Constituents

  • Compliances & Trusteeship Issues

  • Role of SRO

  • Investor's Rights and Obligations


Session 2

  • Investing in Mutual Funds

  • Investing in Mutual Funds: Understanding the Process, Investment Objective.

  • Prospectus / Offer Document and Key Information Memorandum

  • Processes, Rights and Obligations for Investors

  • Session 3Portfolio Management using Comparative Analysis

  • Capital Markets and Investment & Portfolio Management

  • Equity Markets and Mutual Funds

  • Debt Markets and Mutual Funds

  • Derivatives Markets and Mutual Funds

  • Investment Policy

  • Restrictions on Investments

  • Session 4NAV, Pricing, Valuation, Accounting & Taxation

  • NAV Concepts and Pricing

  • Accounting

  • Valuation Norms for Securities

  • Reporting and Disclosure Norms

  • Taxation


Day 2- INTERMEDIATE MODULE - 4 Sessions

Session 1

  • Measuring and Evaluating Mutual Fund Performance

  • For Investors, Financial Intermediaries and Employees of Mutual Funds

  • Risk and Performance Evaluation

  • Measuring Returns

  • Tracking Mutual Funds Performance

  • Role of an Intermediary as a "Financial Planner"

  • Helping Investors with Financial Planning using Mutual Funds

  • Concept of Financial Planning for the Investors

  • Need for Financial Planning

  • Basis of Financial Planning.

  • Life Cycle and Wealth Cycle stages

  • Investment Products

  • Financial Planning Strategies for Investors


    Session 2

  • SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) & Developing Model Portfolio using Product Mix

  • Financial Planning Strategies & Tools

  • Asset Allocation- The Strategic Tool and Model Portfolio

  • Recommending Financial Planning Strategies for Investors

  • Comparison of Investments from available products

  • Selecting the Right Investment Products for Investors

  • Fund Selection from available products


Session 3

  • Risk Management Associated with the Mutual Funds Industry

  • Helping Investors Understand Risks in Fund Investing

  • Investment Philosophy

  • Value Investment

  • Growth Investment

  • Recommending the Model Portfolio and Selecting the Right Funds

  • Strategies & "How to make Mutual Funds work for you"


Session 4

  • Marketing, Distribution, Sales & Investor Services related to Mutual Funds

  • Design of Mutual Fund Products

  • Who can invest in Mutual Funds in India

  • Investor Services - Application, Redemption, Investment Plans & Services

  • Marketing of Mutual Funds Products

  • Fund Distribution Channels

  • Sales Practices.

  • AMFI Code of Conduct - Ethics and Best Practices