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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.Com.DEGREE EXAMINATION COMMERCE
THIRDSEMESTER APRIL 2018
16PCO3MC02- INDIAN SECURITIES MARKET
Date: 26-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
SECTION A
Answer ALL questions: 10 x 2 20
1. Define the term 'Options'.
2. Who is an option holder?
3. What do you mean by at the money option?
4. Write a short note on the term 'Forward Contract".
5. Who are depository participants?
6. What is 'Price rigging?
7. Write a short note on 'NIFTY'.
8. Who are the participants of financial system?
9. What is a futures market?
10. Define 'Securities'.
SECTION B
Answer any FOUR questions: 4 x 10 40
11. What is primary market? How does it differ from secondary market? Explain.
12. Explain the advantages of options trading.
13. What are the various types of options? Illustrate with examples.
14. Explain the differences between equity market and derivatives market.
15. What are the various types of margins collected in derivative transactions? Illustrate with examples.
16. Who are stock brokers? Explain their role in securities market operations.
17. Explain benefits of listing of shares in stock exchanges.
SECTION C
Answer any TWO questions: 2 x 20 40
18. Explain the functions of derivatives market.
19. What are the various options trading strategies used by investors and speculators? Give examples.
20. Explain the recent developments of Indian securities market.
21. What are the various types of securities issued in Indian Capital Market? Explain.