What is a ‘Mutual Fund’? How mutual funds are categorized on the basis of the investment objectives? Discuss the structure mutual funds in India.

What is meant by ‘Due Diligence’? What are its main benefits? Describe the process of due diligence and constitution of the team for this purpose.

What do you understand by Dematerialisation of Securities? Explain its advantages to the Investors and the Companies. How does a Depository Account differ from a Bank Account? What services are rendered by a Depository? Discuss.

Meet a Stock Broker of your choice and discuss the role played by him/her and the major activities that he/she undertakes. Also discuss major changes that have taken place in the arena of Brokerage Houses in the recent times. Write a note on your meeting.

What is Interest Rate Futures (IRF)? Explain their application in Investment Strategies and Risk Management Strategies.

What is a Money Market? Explain in detail the dynamics of REPO (Repurchase Agreement).

What are ‘Currency Futures’? Describe the various trading / investment strategies used in Futures Market.

What is nominal and real exchange rate? Also explain the concept of real effective exchange rate. Discuss the economic factors impacting exchange rates.

Explain the meaning of Foreign Exchange? Describe the features of foreign exchange market and compare them with the other segments of financial markets.

Explain the major events that have led to the volatility in Crude Oil prices during the last 3 years.

What is 'Emissions Trading '? Discuss the use of Futures on Carbon Credits for mitigating risk of increasing costs in control of pollution.

What are the important base metals traded internationally on Commodity Exchanges? Write a short note on any two base metals.

Contact any two market participants and try to find out how they use commodity derivatives to mitigate risk. Give a critical analysis of the same.

Explain the concept of Forward Trading. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a Forward Contract in relation to Commodities Trading?

Explain the Clearing and Settlement Mechanisms of Futures and Options Contracts.

What is Option Premium? Explain the factors that affect Put and Call Option Premium.

List the various Corporate Actions due to which the price of the Derivative Contracts has to be adjusted. How is the future price adjusted for dividend, stock split and bonus issues?

What is Index and Stock Futures? Explain the Trading Strategies that can be used to avoid risks associated with Futures Trading.

What are SWAPs? Explain their main characteristics and applications. Describe the various kinds of SWAPs.

Describe in detail how diversification can help in containing the Portfolio risk. Discuss different diversification strategies.