Cracking the Code on Interest Rate Derivatives If you're preparing for the NISM Series 13 (Common Derivatives), you've probably hit a wall when you get to the section on Interest Rate Derivatives (IRD). Why is IRD the "blind spot"? Unlike stocks, we don't deal with these products (such as bond futu...
The SIF Product Boom: Why NISM Series 13 is the Key to Unlocking India’s Next AUM Wave If you’re a Mutual Fund Distributor (MFD) with a huge AUM book or an employee at a principal AMC (like ICICI, SBI, etc.), you’re hearing one term constantly: SIF (Specialised Investment Funds). SIF is more than j...
Mastering Modified Duration: How to Predict Bond Price Volatility in Seconds (Using Excel's MDURATION Function) For risk managers, investment advisors, and NISM aspirants, knowing the precise impact of interest rate changes on a bond portfolio is non-negotiable. The tool for this quantification is ...
Bond Risk Decoded: Understanding Duration, YTM, and the Inverse Relationship with Price The bond market, or the fixed income securities segment, is a cornerstone of global finance and an integral part of the curriculum for various NISM examinations, including the Interest Rate Derivatives, Common D...
Rise of Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) in India & High Demand of NISM XIII Certified Professionals The Rise of Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) in India – And Why NISM XIII Certified Professionals Are Now in High Demand India’s investment landscape is entering an exciting new phase with the...