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NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination 

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  • Estd. 2006

NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
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NISM 
Overview

Gain a comprehensive overview of the securities markets principles and concepts

Duration

2 hours

Total fee

1,770

Mode of learning

Online

Schedule type

Self paced

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Credential

Certificate

NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
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Highlights

  • Earn a certificate after passing an exam from NISM
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NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
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Course details

Who should do this course?
  • For Entry-level professionals in the securities markets
  • For Employees of intermediaries functioning in the securities industry
  • For Professionals in other industries interested in gaining knowledge of the securities markets
  • For Students
  • For Homemakers
  • For Teachers
What are the course deliverables?
  • Know the basics of the Indian Securities Markets
  • Know the various processes involved in Primary and Secondary Markets
  • Understand the schemes and products in Mutual Funds and Derivatives Markets in India
  • Know the steps in financial planning process
More about this course
  • The NISM-Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination is for entry-level professionals, who wish to make a career in the securities markets
  • This NISM series examination will also be useful to all those individuals who are interested in acquiring a basic knowledge of the Indian Securities markets
  • The purpose of this exam is to impart the basic knowledge of the Indian securities markets to the participants and related rules and regulations
  • Examination fees- INR 1770+
  • Exam Duration - 120 Minutes

NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
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NISM 
Curriculum

Understanding Securities Markets and Performance

Securities Markets

Securities

Securities Markets: Structure and Participants

Role of Securities Markets

Technological advancements in the securities market

Securities: Types, Features and Concepts of Asset Allocation and Investing

Securities available in the securities market

Choice between Equity and Debt Financing for Issuers

Characteristics and role of equity capital

Characteristics and role of Debt securities

Choosing between Debt and Equity Investment Avenues

Hybrid Instruments

Characteristics and role of Commodities as an asset class

Derivatives as investments

Asset Allocation and Diversification

Understanding the factors underlying the investment process

Various aspects of investing in Equity

Equity Investing Process

Various aspects of investing in Debt securities

Debt Investing Process

Primary Markets

Primary Market: Definition and Functions

Primary Vs Secondary Markets

Intermediaries in Primary Market

Types of Issues

Types of Issuers

Types of Investors

Regulatory Framework for Primary Markets

Types of Public Issue of Equity Shares

Pricing a Public Issue of Shares

Public Issue Process of equities

Prospectus

Applying to a Public Issue

Listing of Shares

Rights Issue of Shares

Regulatory requirements for a Public Issue of Debt Securities

Public issue process for debt securities

Private Placements in Equity and Debt

Secondary Markets

Role and Function of the Secondary Market

Types of secondary markets for different securities

Market Structure and Participants

Brokers and Client Acquisition

Trade Execution

Clearing and Settlement of Trades

Trading and settlement process from investor’s point of view

Market Information and Regulation

Risk Management Systems

Rights, Obligations and Grievance Redressal

Secondary market trading and reporting for debt securities

Mutual Funds

Meaning and Description of a Mutual Fund

Terms and Concepts Related to Mutual Funds

Types of Open-ended Mutual Fund Products

Types of Closed ended Mutual Fund Schemes

Investment approaches – active and passive

Processes for Investing in Mutual Funds

Systematic Transactions

Switches

Reading Mutual Fund Information

Benefits and Costs of Investing in Mutual Funds

Regulation of Mutual Funds

Investor Service Standards

Derivative Markets

Derivatives

Underlying concepts in Derivatives

Types of Derivative Products

Structure of Derivative Markets

Trading and Settlement Process: Equity Futures

Risk Management in Derivative Markets

Application of Derivatives Products in Risk Management

Market Indicators

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.6/5
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Shraddha Mantri
NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
Offered by National Institute of Securities Markets
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Learning Experience: Pros-Good Experience .giving the exam adds to you knowledge about securities market. It has easy Language. Cons-nothing
Faculty: I did not attend any lectures/live lessons,I solely depended od the study material provided by the institute. yes the study material related to the exam can be downloaded once you apply for it from the official site , so it obviously of the latest version
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Vivek Ananda Mulay
NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
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5
Learning Experience: The course is an introductory course for the people seeking and intrest in stock market and also the basics of the securities market operations like how the securities market works what it is exactly and how it functions. the training experience was nice as the reading material is provided by the institute and it is very sufficient and easy to understand and the it is well recommended course to do for starting career in securities market operations
Faculty: As the course is self learning the institute provide you the study material and the material provided is enough to understand and complete the course The course curriculum was very good as it explains each part and section very nicely and understandable manner
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Dipak Kumar Khuntia
NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
Offered by National Institute of Securities Markets
5
Learning Experience: It all about financial market knowledge very helpful for the beginners
Faculty: There is no faculty. It is a self study course It is a self study course you have to study by your self book provide by nism easy to understand
Course Support: By knowing nism Series -XII
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Rhuchika Tule
NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
Offered by National Institute of Securities Markets
5
Learning Experience: More knowledge about security market and finance.
Faculty: The NISM is a public trust which was established in 2006 by SEBI which is the regulatory authority for the Securities Market in India. It carries out a wide range of courses and offers certifications to market participants. Its goal is to improve the knowledge levels of anyone who wishes to participate in the Indian stock markets. NISM helps the market participants of India to develop their financial skills to the right level and expertise. This helps them to provide high-quality service and actions to anyone who wishes to invest in the financial markets.
Course Support: NISM exams are definitely one of the best in the industry if you are a fresher and willing to make a career in Finance.
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SATYAM KUMAR
NISM Series-XII: Securities Markets Foundation Certification Examination
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Other: This certification helped me to understand the core basics of capital market . It layed a foundation for me from where I can propell my level of knowledge and learning
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2021Read More
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