NISM-Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification Examination
1. What is this exam about?
This exam tests the candidates knowledge on Equity, Debt, Mutual fund, Currency, Economics, Fundamental & Technical Analysis, Legal framework etc.
This exam tests the candidates if they have sufficient knowledge to become a Research Analyst.
2. Who has to take this exam?
All Research Analysts working in Mutual funds, Broking firms, Advisory Firms etc
Any one who wants to work as a Research Analyst
Anyone who prepares market research and recommendation reports
3. What are the other details about the exam?
Total Marks : 100
Passing Mark : 60%
Negative Mark : 0.25
Total Duration : 2 Hours
4. What is the weightage assigned to each topic?
| Chapter | Name | Weightages % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Research Analyst Profession | 3% |
| 2 | Introduction to Securities Market | 6% |
| 3 | Terminology in Equity and Debt Markets | 6% |
| 4 | Fundamentals of Research | 5% |
| 5 | Economic Analysis | 7% |
| 6 | Industry Analysis | 10% |
| 7 | Company Analysis – Qualitative Dimensions | 7% |
| 8 | Company Analysis – Quantitative Dimensions | 15% |
| 9 | Corporate Actions | 6% |
| 10 | Valuation Principles | 15% |
| 11 | Fundamentals of Risk and Return | 5% |
| 12 | Qualities of a good Research Report | 5% |
| 13 | Legal and Regulatory Environment | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
