We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Introduction to Financial Markets” written for students of UG courses. The related matters are written in a simple and easily understandable.
This volume is an attempt to provide the students with thorough understanding of Introduction to Financial Markets. We have presented the subject matter in a systematic manner with liberal use of charts and diagrams where ever necessary so as to make it interesting and sustain students’ interest.
Contents –
Unit – 1 Introduction to Investment
Learning Objectives
Introduction
What is Investment?
Why Should one Invest?
When to Start Investing?
What Care Should one take while Investing?
What is Meant by Interest?
What Factors Determine Interest Rates?
Multiple-Choice Question (MCQs)
Key Words
Review Questions
References
Unit – 2 Various Options Available for Investment
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Various Options Available for Investment
Short-term Financial Options Available for Investment
Long-term Financial Options available for Investment
Stock Exchange
Functions of Stock Exchange
Equity/Share
Debt Instrument
Derivative
Mutual Fund
Index
Depository
Dematerialization
Multiple-Choice Question (MCQs)
Key Words
Review Questions
References
Unit – 3 Securities Market
Learning Objectives
Introduction
What are Securities?
Function of Securities Market
Regulators of Securities Market (SEBI)
Participants in Securities Market
Primary Market
Role of Primary Market
Issue of Shares
Face Value
Premium
Discount
Multiple-Choice Question (MCQs)
Key Words
Review Questions
References
Unit – 4 Secondary Market and Trading
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Secondary Market
Role of Secondary Market
Stock Exchange
Demutualization
Stock Trading
Screen Based Trading
NEAT
Placing Orders
Contract Note
Brokerage
Products in Secondary
Markets: Equity and Debt Investments
Derivatives
Types of Derivatives
Commodity Market
Multiple-Choice Question (MCQs)
Key Words
Review Questions
References
Unit – 5 Mutual Funds, Depositories and Miscellaneous
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Regulatory Body for Mutual Funds
Types of Mutual Funds
Investment Plans
NAV
Risks
Rights of Mutual Fund Holders
Depositories
Depository Participants
ISIN
Corporate Actions
Stock Split
Buyback
Clearing
Settlement
Redressal
Index
Ratio Analysis
Multiple-Choice Question (MCQs)
Key Words
Review Questions
References
