B.Com. (Accounting and Finance) Mutual Fund Distributor I Syllabus - Mumbai University

This is the SY BAF syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. The University still sets the earlier Choice Based syllabus below alongside it for ATKT candidates, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.

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Syllabus for Mutual Fund Distributor - I

Vocational skill course · Semester 3 · SY BAF · 2 credits · 50 marks

Module I: Investment Landscape & Concept and Role of a Mutual Fund

A. Investment Landscape
Investors and their Financial Goals
Savings or Investments?: Meaning and Importance.
Different Asset Classes: Real Estate; Commodities; Fixed Income; Equity; Hybrid asset classes: Characteristics and Present Indian and Global Scenarios.
Different Types of Risks: Investment Risks, Inflation Risk; Liquidity Risk; Credit Risk; Interest Rate Risk; Market Risk and Price Risk
Risk Measures and Management Strategies
Behavioural Biases in Investment Decision Making
Risk Profiling of Individuals: Case Studies
Understanding Asset Allocation: Case Studies B. Concept and Role of a Mutual Fund
Concept of Mutual Fund
Role of Mutual Funds
Investment Objectives of Mutual Funds
Investment Policy for Mutual Funds
Important Concepts in Mutual Funds
Advantages of Mutual Funds for Investors
Limitations of Mutual Fund
Classification of Mutual Funds
By the structure of the fund
By the management of the portfolio
By the investment universe
Mutual fund scheme categorization and SEBI regulation: Equity Schemes, ii.
Debt Schemes, iii. Hybrid Schemes, iv. Solution Oriented Schemes , v. Other Schemes
Growth of the mutual fund industry in India

Module II: Legal Structure of Mutual Funds in India & Net Asset Value, Total Expense Ratio and Pricing of Units

A. Legal Structure of Mutual Funds in India
Structure of Mutual Funds in India
Key Constituents of a Mutual Fund: a. Sponsors, b. Board of Trustees, c. Mutual Fund Trust, d. Asset Management Company, e. Custodian
Organization Structure of Asset Management Company
Role and Support function of Service Providers
Role and Function of Association of Mutual Funds in India.
B. Net Asset Value, Total Expense Ratio and Pricing of Units
Fair Valuation Principles
Computation of Net Assets of Mutual Fund Scheme and NAV (Practical sums): a.
Net Assets of Scheme, b. Net Asset Value, c. Mark to Market, d. Total Expenses in Mutual Fund Scheme
Dividends & Distributable Reserves
Concept of Entry and Exit Load and its impact on NAV (Practical sums)
Key Accounting and Reporting Requirements
NAV, Total expense ratio and pricing of units for the Segregated Portfolio (Practical sums)

Reference Books

Mutual Fund Foundation by National Institute of Securities Markets 10 • Mutual Fund Distributor by National Institute of Securities Markets
How to Make a Fortune Through Mutual Funds: Hunt with the Hounds by Ashu Dutt
Bogle On Mutual Funds: New Perspectives for The Intelligent Investor by John C. Bogle
Indian Mutual Funds Handbook 5th Edition: A Guide for Industry Professionals and Intelligent Investors by Sundar Sankaran
Common Sense on Mutual Funds: New Imperatives for the Intelligent Investor by John C. Bogle
Mutual Funds-Ladder to Wealth Creation by Vivek K Negi
A Guide to Indian Mutual Fund Investment by Dr. Susanta Kumar Mishra
Mutual Funds Made Easy! by Gerard W. Perritt
Mutual Funds for Dummies by Eric Tyson External, Semester End Examination 11 Internal Continuous Assessment: 40% 60% Individual Passing in Internal and External Examination

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Com. (Accounting & Finance) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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