Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Question Paper 2023 [DODLDU MCOM 4TH SEM Question Papers]

Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Question Paper 2023
[DODLDU MCOM 4TH SEM Question Papers]

2023 (Held in 2024)

COMMERCE

Paper: COM-404 B (Security Analysis and Portfolio Management)

Full Marks: 80

Time: 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

1. Write short notes on: (any four)                           5x4=20

(a) Institutional Investor.

(b) Industry Analysis.

(c) Risk and Return.

(d) Efficient Frontier.

(e) Mutual Fund.

(f) Investment vs. Speculation.

2. (a) Explain the concept of investment. Discuss in detail the steps involved in the investment process.   3+9=12

Or

(b) Assume Mr. Rahul wants to invest. As an investment advisor what are the different investment alternatives you would suggest to him?   12

3. (a) What do you mean by technical analysis? Bring out clearly the distinction between fundamental and technical analysis. 3+9=12

Or

(b) Define ‘fundamental analysis’. Critically evaluate the relevance of economic industry company (EIC) framework for equity investment decisions.       3+9=12

4. (a) What do you understand by portfolio management? Write a note on time value of money. Discuss the need and importance of diversification in investment.        3+3+6=12

Or

(b) Define risk. Distinguish between systematic risk and unsystematic risk. Give suitable examples. 3+9=12

5. (a) What is efficient portfolio? Discuss the various steps involved in selecting an optimal portfolio.  3+9=12

Or

(b) Explain the Markowitz portfolio theory with a suitable example. What are the basic assumptions of Markowitz portfolio theory? 12

6. (a) “Mutual funds provide stability to share prices, safety to investors and resources to prospective entrepreneurs.” Comment.           12

Or

(b) Discuss the various types of mutual fund schemes available in India along with their features.

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