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Summary: NISM VA Mutual Fund Chapter 5 - Scheme Related Information | 2024
This video explains key finance-specific content related to mutual fund schemes, focusing on scheme-related documents, regulatory requirements, investment details, risk management, and performance metrics. It is part of the NISM VA Mutual Fund certification syllabus.
Key Topics Covered
1. Scheme-Related Documents (Mandatory & Non-Mandatory)
Mandatory Documents:
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Scheme Information Document (SID): Detailed document containing scheme objectives, asset allocation, investment strategy, risk factors, expense ratios, benchmark, fund manager details, performance history, exit loads, and unit holder rights.
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Statement of Additional Information (SAI): Contains statutory information about the mutual fund company, AMC, trustees, custodians, rights of unit holders, grievance redressal, tax/legal info, and portfolio valuation norms.
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Key Information Memorandum (KIM): A concise summary of SID and SAI, designed for quick investor reference.
Non-Mandatory Document:
- Fund Fact Sheet: Released monthly by fund houses (not regulatory mandated), includes inception date, corpus size, NAV, benchmark, sector allocation, expense ratio, and returns. Useful for investors to understand scheme performance and portfolio composition.
2. Regulatory & Compliance Framework
- Documents are prepared in SEBI-prescribed formats and submitted to SEBI.
- SEBI reviews and shares observations but does not approve or disapprove documents.
- Draft documents are publicly available on SEBI’s website before finalization.
- Final scheme documents are uploaded on AMFI (Association of Mutual Funds in India) website two days before the scheme launch.
- SID updates for open-ended and interval schemes must be done within six months of launch, aligned with financial year halves (April–September and October–March).
- SAI updates are required quarterly (every three months).
- Portfolio disclosures are mandatory half-yearly; financial disclosures must be published within one month of half-year end.
- Expense ratios and NAVs are disclosed daily for open-ended schemes.
3. Scheme Types & Risk Classification
- Schemes classified by type: equity, fixed income (debt), hybrid, sectoral, thematic, etc.
- Riskometer in SID indicates risk level: low, moderately low, moderate, moderately high, high.
- Examples:
- Liquid/overnight funds: low risk.
- Capital protection and conservative monthly income plans: moderate risk.
- Index funds, equity dividend funds: moderate to high risk.
- Sectoral/thematic funds (e.g., automobile, electric vehicles): high risk due to sector concentration.
- Investors should understand risk profiles before investing.
4. Investment Objectives & Asset Allocation
- SID explains investment objectives (capital growth, income, sectoral focus).
- Asset allocation mandates, e.g., minimum 65% equity in equity schemes, remaining in debt, cash, or gold.
- Investment strategy:
- Active: Fund manager selects stocks.
- Passive: Index tracking like Nifty 50.
- Benchmark indices (Sensex, Nifty 50) are specified for performance comparison.
5. Units, Pricing, and Transactions
- Investors buy units, not stocks, in mutual funds.
- Open-ended schemes: Units can be bought during New Fund Offer (NFO) and anytime thereafter.
- Closed-ended schemes: Units can only be bought during NFO; redemption is at maturity.
- Interval schemes: Hybrid of open and closed; units available during specific intervals.
- NAV pricing cut-off times:
- Debt funds: 1:30 PM cut-off.
- Equity/open-ended funds: 3 PM cut-off.
- Exit loads (penalties for early redemption) may apply depending on scheme terms.
6. Application Process & Investor Information
- Application forms must be accompanied by SID/SAI/KIM.
- Mandatory KYC, PAN, and bank details required.
- Special provisions exist for NRIs, minors, and Persons of Indian Origin.
- Modes of transaction include AMC websites, distributors, and stock exchanges.
- Investors receive monthly account statements and periodic disclosures via email.
7. Performance Metrics & Risk Measures
(Example: UTI Nifty 50 Index Fund)
- Fund fact sheet shows:
- Investment objective: passive investment in Nifty 50 stocks.
- Benchmark: Nifty 50.
- Historical returns: 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, quarterly.
- Risk measures: Alpha, Beta, Sharpe Ratio, Standard Deviation.
- Asset allocation: ~99.7% equity, ~0.23% cash.
- Risk level: high (equity-focused fund).
8. Investor Rights & Grievance Redressal
- Rights of unit holders, nominee appointment, and complaint procedures detailed in SAI.
- Complaints can be escalated from AMC to SEBI’s SCORES platform (SEBI Complaints Redress System).
Methodology / Framework for Understanding Mutual Fund Schemes
- Read the Scheme Information Document (SID) for detailed scheme objectives, asset allocation, risk, expenses, and performance.
- Refer to Statement of Additional Information (SAI) for statutory details, AMC info, and unit holder rights.
- Use Key Information Memorandum (KIM) for a quick summary.
- Check monthly Fund Fact Sheets for updated performance and portfolio data.
- Understand risk ratings via the riskometer.
- Note transaction cut-off times and exit load conditions before investing.
- Follow regulatory timelines for document updates and disclosures.
- Utilize grievance redressal mechanisms if needed.
Important Numbers & Timelines
- Financial year: April 1 to March 31.
- SID update deadlines for open/interval schemes: within 6 months of launch (by Sept 30 or March 31).
- SAI update: quarterly (every 3 months).
- Portfolio disclosure: half-yearly (within 10 days of half-year end).
- Financial disclosure: within 1 month of half-year end.
- NAV cut-off times:
- 3 PM (equity/open-ended)
- 1:30 PM (debt funds)
- Fund Fact Sheet example date: July 29, 2023.
- Investment minimums and SIP amounts vary by scheme.
Explicit Recommendations & Cautions
- Always read scheme-related documents (SID, SAI, KIM) before investing to understand risks, objectives, and costs.
- Use the riskometer to gauge scheme risk.
- Check expense ratios and exit load structures.
- Be aware of cut-off times for NAV pricing.
- Keep updated with periodic disclosures and fund fact sheets.
- Use official sources like SEBI and AMFI websites for authentic documents.
- Understand the difference between active and passive schemes.
- Direct plans avoid distributor commissions, potentially lowering costs.
- Grievance redressal is available via SCORES if AMC does not resolve issues.
Assets, Instruments, & Sectors Mentioned
- Mutual Fund Schemes: Equity, debt, hybrid, sectoral, thematic.
- Example Fund: UTI Nifty 50 Index Fund.
- Benchmarks: Nifty 50, Sensex.
- Sectors: Automobile, electric vehicles (high-risk thematic sectors).
- Instruments: Equity stocks, debt instruments, money market instruments (treasury bills), gold.
- Transaction Modes: AMC websites, distributors, stock exchanges.
Disclaimers
No guarantee of returns in mutual funds. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. This video is educational and for exam preparation purposes; not financial advice.
Presenter / Source
- Presenter: Finance with Nobita (YouTube Channel)
- Content aligned with the latest 2024 NISM VA Mutual Fund syllabus, chapter 5.
This summary provides a comprehensive overview of mutual fund scheme-related information focusing on regulatory documents, scheme details, risk management, and investor guidance as per the NISM syllabus.
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