The NISM Series VIII- Equity Derivatives Certification Examination aims at creating a common minimum expertise standard for all persons who are involved in trading equity derivatives in a recognized stock exchange.
Exam Pattern
Name of Module: NISM-Series-VIII: Equity Derivatives Certification Examination|
Test Duration (in minutes) |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Pass Marks (%) |
Certificate Validity (in years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
120 |
100 |
100 |
60 |
3 |
- There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective Test i.e. one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
- Passing Certificate will be issued only to those candidates who have furnished or updated their Income Tax Permanent Account Number (PAN) in their registration details.
Syllabus
|
Unit |
Chapter |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
|
Unit 1 |
Basics of Derivatives |
8 marks |
|
Unit 2 |
Understanding Index |
2 marks |
|
Unit 3 |
Introduction to Forwards and Futures |
25 marks |
|
Unit 4 |
Introduction to Options |
25 marks |
|
Unit 5 |
Option Trading Strategies |
3 marks |
|
Unit 6 |
Introduction to Trading Systems |
4 marks |
|
Unit 7 |
Introduction to Clearing & Settlement System |
13 marks |
|
Unit 8 |
Legal and Regulatory Environment |
15 marks |
|
Unit 9 |
Accounting and Taxation |
3 marks |
|
Unit 10 |
Sales Practices & Investor Protection |
2 marks |
NISM-Series-VIII: Equity Derivatives Certification Examination Course
Course Features
- 100% Syllabus coverage through video classes
- Study Material in PDF form
- 5 full-length mock tests
- Chapterwise quizzes
- Systematic study plan
