Fundamentals of Investment Question Paper 2024 [Gauhati University BCOM 6th SEM CBCS Pattern]

Fundamentals of Investment Question Paper 2024 
[Gauhati University BCOM 6th SEM CBCS Pattern]

(Honours Elective)

Full Marks: 80 | Time: Three hours

1. Answer the following questions as directed: (10 Marks)

(A) Choose the most appropriate answer from the given alternatives: (1x5=5)

(i) The main objective of investment is:

(a) Safety of capital

(b) Earning profit

(c) Liquidity of capital

(d) All of the above

(ii) The full form of NAV is:

(a) Net Annual Value

(b) Non-Asset Value

(c) Net Asset Value

(d) None of the above

(iii) Which of the following is not a tool of technical analysis?

(a) Line chart

(b) Pie chart

(c) Ratio analysis

(d) Renko chart

(iv) Identify the fixed income bearing security:

(a) Shares

(b) Derivatives

(c) Debenture

(d) None of the above

(v) Which of the following investment decision making approaches emphasises that stock prices are guided by emotions?

(a) Fundamental approach

(b) Psychological approach

(c) Academic approach

(d) None of the above

(B) State whether the following statements are true or false: (1x5=5)

(i) The main objective of speculation is to make quick profit. — True

(ii) Technical analysis is made on the basis of financial statements. — False

(iii) NSDL is a credit rating agency. — False

(iv) According to academic approach to investment decision making process, the market value of a stock is equal to its intrinsic value. — True

(v) Liquidity is the main advantage of investment in real estate. — False

2. Give brief answer to the following questions: (2x5=10)

(i) What is meant by investment?

(ii) State two main benefits of investment in gold.

(iii) Define a mutual fund.

(iv) State any two risks associated with investment in bonds.

(v) State two differences between technical analysis and fundamental analysis of securities.

3. Answer any four questions of the following in about 150 words each: (5x4=20)

(a) Explain the basic objectives of investment.

(b) Write a short note on different tools of technical analysis.

(c) Explain in detail about the main advantages of credit rating.

(d) Differentiate between open-ended and close-ended mutual funds.

(e) What are the common mistakes to be avoided while investing funds in stocks? Explain.

(f) Explain the basic features of bond.

4. Answer the following questions in about 600 words each: (10x4=40)

(a) Elaborately discuss different security and non-security forms of investment.

OR

Discuss in detail about different types of systematic and non-systematic risks associated with investment in securities market.

(b) Explain the merits and demerits of investing funds in equity shares.

OR

What is meant by fundamental analysis of securities? Elaborately discuss its various stages. (2+8=10)

(c) Discuss the benefits of mutual fund.

OR

Discuss the factors to be considered by an investor while investing in a mutual fund.

(d) Explain various stages involved in portfolio management process.

OR

What are different types of bond? Also state the differences between bond and debentures. (5+5=10)

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