Contents
Properties of Financial Assets
Over the Counter Exchange of India
The Inter-connected Stock Exchange of India
Functions of Stock Exchange Members
Opportunities Available for Foreign Investors
Securities Exchange Board of India
Legislation Governing SEBI Functions
Regulations on Derivatives Trading
Technology Providers/Internet Providers
Post Office Deposits and Certificates
Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSSs)
Government and Semi-government Securities
Investment Opportunities for Foreign Citizens of Indian Origin
Sources of Investment Information
6. Debt Instruments and Their Valuation
7. Equity Instruments and Their Valuation
Valuation of Private Companies
8. Derivatives and Their Valuation
Trading in the Futures Contract
Concept of Basis in Futures Market
Hedge Positions for a Portfolio
The Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
Variations on the Basic Black-Scholes Model
9. Fundamental Analysis I: Economic Analysis
10. Fundamental Analysis II: Industry Analysis
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)
Quantitative Industry Analysis
11. Fundamental Analysis III: Company Analysis
12. Technical Analysis I: Charting Tools
Line Charts/Line and Volume Charts
13. Technical Analysis II: Tools
14. Risk Management and Trading with Derivatives
International Derivatives Markets
Traditional Portfolio Selection
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT)