• Investors and their Financial Goals
• Savings or Investments?
• Different Asset Classes
• Investment Risks
• Risk Measures and Management Strategies
• Behavioral Biases in Investment Decision Making
• Risk Profiling
• Understanding Asset Allocation
• Do-it-yourself versus Taking Professional Help

• Concept of a Mutual fund
• Classification of Mutual Funds
• Growth of the mutual fund industry in India

• Structure of Mutual Funds in India
• Key Constituents of a Mutual Fund
• Organization Structure of Asset Management Company
• Role and Support function of Service Providers
• Role and Function of AMFI

• Role of Regulators in India
• Role of Securities and Exchange Board of India
• Due Diligence Process by AMCs for Distributors of Mutual Funds
• Investor Grievance Redress Mechanism
• AMFI Code of Conduct for Intermediaries

• Mandatory Documents
• Non-Mandatory Disclosures

• The role and importance of mutual fund distributors
• Different kinds of mutual fund distributors
• Modes of distribution
• Pre-requisites to become Distributor of a Mutual Fund
• Revenue for a mutual fund distributor
• Commission Disclosure mandated by SEBI
• Due Diligence Process by AMCs for Distributors of Mutual Funds
• Difference between distributors and Investment Advisors
• Nomination facilities to Agents/Distributors and Payment of Commission to Nominee
• Change of distributor

• Computation of Net Assets of Mutual Fund Scheme and NAV
• Concept of Entry and Exit Load and its impact on NAV
• NAV, Total expense ratio and pricing of units for the Segregated Portfolio

• Applicability of taxes in respect of mutual funds
• Capital Gains
• Dividend income
• Stamp Duty on Mutual Fund Units
• Setting off of Capital Gains and Losses under Income Tax Act
• Securities Transaction Tax
• Tax benefit under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act
• Tax Deducted at Source
• Applicability of GST

• The NFO process
• New Fund Offer Price/On-going Offer Price for subscription
• Investment Plans and Services
• Allotment of Units to the Investor
• Account statements for investments
• Mutual Fund Investors
• Filling the Application Form for Mutual Funds
• Financial Transactions with Mutual Funds
• Cut-off Time and Time Stamping
• KYC Requirements for Mutual Fund Investors
• Systematic Transactions
• Operational aspects of Systematic Transactions
• Non-Financial Transactions in Mutual Funds
• Change in Status of Special Investor Categories
• Investor transactions – turnaround times

• General and Specific Risk Factors
• Factors that affect mutual fund performance
• Drivers of Returns and Risk in a Scheme
• Measures of Returns
• SEBI Norms regarding Representation of Returns by Mutual Funds in India
• Risks in fund investing with a focus on investors
• Measures of Risk
• Certain Provisions with respect to Credit risk

• Benchmarks and Performance
• Price Return Index or Total Return Index
• Basis of Choosing an appropriate performance benchmark
• Benchmarks for equity schemes
• Benchmarks for Debt Schemes
• Benchmarks for Other Schemes
• Quantitative Measures of Fund Manager Performance
• Tracking Error
• Scheme Performance Disclosure

• Scheme Selection based on Investor needs, preference and risk-profile
• Risk levels in mutual fund schemes
• Scheme Selection based on investment strategy of mutual funds
• Selection of Mutual Fund scheme offered by different AMCs or within the scheme category
• Selecting options in mutual fund schemes
• Do’s and Don’ts while selecting mutual fund schemes

The NISM Mutual Fund Distributor Course educates participants on mutual fund distribution practices, regulatory guidelines, and investor rights.

This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills, ensuring participants are well-prepared to excel as mutual fund distributors.

The course benefits individuals by enhancing their understanding of mutual funds. It is ideal for finance professionals, students, and aspiring mutual fund distributors.

The duration of the course typically ranges from a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on the schedule and intensity of the program.

While a background in finance is beneficial, there are no strict prerequisites. A keen interest in mutual funds and financial markets is essential.