Description
The Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Distributors Certification Examination (NISM-Series-XXI-A) is a required test that aims to establish a standard minimum knowledge requirement for PMS distributors. Improving the quality distribution and associated support services in the PMS is the goal of the certification. This exam is for:
- Relationship Managers at AMCs and Wealth Advisory Firms.
- Boutique Investment Advisors.
- Trainers and Consultants.
- Distributors
Highlight
The exam covers:
- General Concepts:
- Security markets and Concepts of Financial Planning.
- Portfolio Management
- Core Concepts:
- Equity and Bond Valuations
- Risk and Return Mathematics
- Regulatory Concepts:
- Regulatory Framework
- Investor Statutory Rights & Obligations
Objective
After completing the Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Distributor certification exam, the applicant will be able to:
- Gain a basic understanding of investments, stock investing, securities markets, fixed income securities, derivatives, and mutual funds.
- Recognize the function of portfolio managers, the operational facets of portfolio management services, the process of managing a portfolio, measuring performance, and assessing portfolio managers.
- Become familiar with the tax, governance, and ethical aspects of PMS distributors and portfolio managers.