M.B.A. (FM) INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

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M.B.A. (FM) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Third Semester

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

(2013 – 14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year Onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A — (5 x 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.

1. What are the various types of financial investments?

2. Briefly explain the primary and secondary market investment instruments.

3. Mutual funds offer best form of investment – Discuss.

4. Discuss the role of Investment rating services.

5. State and explain the various measures of risks.

6. Describe the method of valuation of equity.

7. Explain Dew theory.

8. How will you identify efficient portfolios?

SECTION B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Outline the reasons for the emerging popularity of investment in today world.

10. Distinguish between speculation and gambling.

11. What are the functions of portfolio managers?

12. What are the different goals of invester?

13. What are the various tools in technical analysis?

14. What are the forms of market efficiency?

15. Illustrate the differences between European and American call options.

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