NISM-Series V-A: Mutual Fund Certification Exam Notes

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  • Mutual fund Purchase transactions (Lump-sum investments or SIP or STP or switch-ins or dividend reinvestment) would be subject to levy of stamp duty* @ 0.005% of the amount invested. Transferof mutual fund units (such as transfers between demat accounts) are subject to payment of stampduty* @ 0.015%.
  • Close-ended Schemes have an NFO Open Date and NFO Close Date. But, they have no Scheme Re-opening Date, because the scheme does not sell or re-purchase units. Investors will need to buy or sell units from the stock exchange where the scheme is listed.
  • Investors have the option to invest (purchase or subscribe to mutual fund units) directly without routing the investment through a distributor (Direct Plan).
  • The direct plan shall have a lower expense ratio excluding distribution expenses, commission, etc., and no commission shall be paid from such plans.
  • Mutual funds issue the Statement of Account every month if there is a transaction during the month. It shows for each transaction (sale/re-purchase), the value of the transaction, the relevant NAV and the number of units transacted.

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