DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Fourth Semester
MUTUAL FUND MANAGEMENT
(2013-14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is a Mutual Fund? Distinguish between open ended
and close ended funds.
2. Explain the portfolio management process of a mutual
fund.
3. Write a note on the origin and objectives of the UTI.
4. What are Money Market mutual funds? How is it
beneficial to small investors?
5. Discuss the duties and responsibilities of trustees of a
mutual fund.
6. Evaluate the performance of public sector Mutual Funds.
7. Discuss the benefits of mutual funds.
8. Discuss the working mechanism of AMC.
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. How are Mutual Funds managed in India?
10. Explain the concept of Mutual Funds. Why do small
investors prefer mutual Funds to direct investment in the
stock market?
11. Give an account of the various schemes of Mutual Funds.
12. How would you evaluate the performance of a mutual
fund?
13. What are the causes for the slow growth of mutual funds
in India? What are your suggestions to overcome them?
14. Discuss the regulatory frame work for mutual funds in
India.
15. Discuss the present status of UTI.