NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Examination

NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification Examination

Description

With reference to the SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 and those providing investment advisory services, the goal of this exam is to establish a standard minimum knowledge benchmark for all associated individual investment advisers, principal officers of non-individual investment advisers, and individuals associated with investment advice. All the essential subjects to improve the caliber of investment advisory and associated services in the financial services sector are covered in this exam. It addresses subjects pertaining to the following:

  • Learn the fundamentals of the following:
    • Individualized Budgeting
    • Time Value of Money 
    • Assessing Clients' Financial Situations 
    • Debt Management & Loans
  • Know the Indian Markets in the areas of securities and finance.
  • Become Familiar with Various Investment Products like:
    • Equity, Derivatives, Debt
    • Managed Portfolios: mutual funds, alternative investment funds, and portfolio management services
  • Awareness of the creation of portfolios, performance tracking, and assessment
  • Know the fundamentals of investment management operations, important laws, investment adviser ethics, and the grievance procedure.

Highlight

The SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013 apply to all affiliated individuals who want to register as investment advisers or representatives of investment advisers and provide investment advice services. To put it plainly, in order to charge clients for investing advice and to deliver it, an individual must pass this exam and register as an investment adviser. It includes:

  • Personal Financial Planning
  • Indian Financial Markets
  • Investment Products
  • Investment through managed portfolios
  • Portfolio Construction, performance monitoring & evaluation
  • Operations, regulatory environment, compliance and ethics.

Sample Paper

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Set 1

No of Questions : 25

Time : 25 Minutes

Set 2

No of Questions : 25

Time : 25 Minutes

Set 3

No of Questions : 25

Time : 25 Minutes

Set 4

No of Questions : 25

Time : 25 Minutes

Set 5

No of Questions : 25

Time : 25 Minutes

Set 6

No of Questions : 50

Time : 50 Minutes

Set 7

No of Questions : 50

Time : 50 Minutes

Set 8

No of Questions : 50

Time : 50 Minutes

Set 9

No of Questions : 50

Time : 50 Minutes

Set 10

No of Questions : 50

Time : 50 Minutes

Set 11

No of Questions : 75

Time : 75 Minutes

Set 12

No of Questions : 75

Time : 75 Minutes

Set 13

No of Questions : 75

Time : 75 Minutes

Set 14

No of Questions : 75

Time : 75 Minutes

Set 15

No of Questions : 100

Time : 100 Minutes

Set 16

No of Questions : 100

Time : 100 Minutes

Set 17

No of Questions : 100

Time : 100 Minutes

Set 18

No of Questions : 100

Time : 100 Minutes

Objective

  • Understand the fundamentals of time value of money, debt management, loans, assessing clients' financial situations, and personal financial planning.
  • Recognize the various components of the Indian Securities and Financial Markets
  • Learn about the various types of investing products, including managed portfolios, mutual funds, alternative investment funds, and debt, equities, and derivatives.
  • Understand how to create a portfolio and how to track and evaluate performance.
  • Recognize the essential laws, investment adviser ethics, grievance procedures, and operational components of investment management.
  • Additionally, it is done to inform the participant about income tax, wealth tax, and numerous other legal aspects that are part of the entire process. The participant needs to stay informed about these aspects so that, when the procedure is actually carried out, they will be fully informed.