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Posted By: SRIMATHI Member Level: Diamond Posted Date: 11 Jun 2008
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2005 Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Diploma Management Executive IGNOU MS44 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management June 2005 Question paper
IGNOU MS44 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management June 2005
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination
June, 2005
MS-44 : SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Time : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 100
(Weightage 70%)
Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Present value table are to be provided if asked for.
1. "No Investment Decisions are made wiihout calculating risk." Do you agree ? As an Investment Manager of a firm, discuss the various steps involved in the investment decision making process.
2. (a) What are the various methods of floating the new issue ? Discuss the roles played by the Underwriter and the Bankers to the issue.
(b) Vamsi is considering the purchase of a bond currently selling at Rs. 878.50. The bond has four years to maturity, face value of Rs. 1,000 and 8% coupon rate. The next annual interest payment is due after one year from today. The required rate of return is 10%.
(i) Calculate the intrinsic value (prerent value) of the bond. Should Vamsi buy the bond ?
(ii) Calculate the yield to maturig of the bond.
3. Explain fully the role played by the SEBI in the securities market as a regulator and as a developer of the capital market.
4. What are the major criticisms of the technical analysis ? Do the technical analysis and the fundamental analysis give complementary information about securities for making informal decisions ? Explain.
5. (a) Discuss the Markowitz Theory of Portfolio Selection. How does Markowitz Theory help in planning an investor's portfolio ?
(b) An aggressive Mutul Fund promises an expected rate of retum of 18% with a standard deviation of 22%. On the other hand, a conservative mutual fund promises an expected rate of return of 16% and fluctuations of 13%.
(i) In which of the funds would you like to invest ?
(ii) Would you like io invest in both the funds ?
(iii) If you can borrow money from you provident fund at an opportunity cost of 15%, in which fund would you invest your money ?
6. Explain the concept of 'Mutual Fund'. What factors should be considered before selecting a Mutual Fund ? Discuss the present state of the Muiual Funds in India and outline the risks involved in investing in Mutual Funds.
7. Write short notes on any four of the following :
(a) Dow theory
(b) Odd lot trading
(c) Point and Figure charts
(d) Serial bond
(e) Superfluous Diversification
(f) Market Risk
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