Introduction to the Course

Career in Finance - I

Career in Finance - II

Understanding Securities Markets and Performance

Basics of securities market

What are securities

Features of the securities market

Participants

Intermediaries

Regulators

Study material - II

Understanding Equity and Debt Market

Features of equity and debt

Equity vs debt - sell side

Equity vs debt - buy side

Equity valuations

Equity valuation using Excel

Debt valuation

Hybrid securities

Time value of money

Debt valuation using Excel

Summary

Study material - III

Primary Markets

Benefits of primary market

Issuers

Regulations

Study material - IV

Secondary Markets

Role of secondary market

Structure and participants

Trading and it's cost

Corporate actions

Study material - V

Mutual Funds

Introduction to mutual funds

Types of mutual funds

Working of mutual funds

Study material - VI

Derivative Markets

Introduction

Definition

Examples

Key concepts of derivatives

Types of derivatives

Market structure

Clearing and settlement

Risk management

Study material - VII


Suresh has over eight years of experience in investment banking and training, with an IIT engineering degree, and an IIM MBA, and has cleared CFA Level 3. He specializes in financial analysis, equity valuation, and financial modeling, delivering industry-relevant courses. With 4000+ hours of training experience, he simplifies complex financial concepts effectively.

This course is structured to help you ace the NISM-XII: Securities Markets Foundation exam by covering all essential topics. You'll gain a deep understanding of the securities market, covering equity, debt, mutual funds, and derivatives. You will also learn about the roles of primary and secondary markets, key financial instruments, and valuation methods. The course also explores market participants, regulations, and risk management, equipping you with essential knowledge for clearing the exam. In Lesson 1, Introduction to the Course, you will be introduced to various career options available in finance. In Lesson 2, Understanding Securities Markets and Performance, you will explore the key features of the securities market, its participants, and the role of regulators. In Lesson 3, Understanding Equity and Debt Market, you will learn about the key features of equity and debt markets and how to perform valuations using Excel. In Lesson 4, Primary Markets, you will learn about the primary market, its benefits, key issuers, and the IPO process. In Lesson 5, Secondary Markets, you will learn about the role and structure of the secondary market. You will also understand the impact of corporate actions. In Lesson 6, Mutual Funds, you will explore different types of mutual funds and how they work. In Lesson 7, Derivative Markets, you will learn the key concepts of forwards, futures, and options, along with market structure and risk management. Course Highlights: - Basics of the securities market, its functioning, and key participants - Features and valuation methods of equity and debt markets - Importance and role of primary and secondary markets - Different types of mutual funds and how they work - Introduction to forwards, futures, and options Who is this course for: - Students and beginners looking to build a career in finance - Students preparing for the NISM-XII examination - Investors who want to understand the securities market and investment options - Individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of equity, debt, and derivatives

NISM-XII: Securities Markets Foundation

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