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GNANAMANI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
UNIT TEST – I
BA 7021 – SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Class: II MBA Time : 1.30 Hrs
Date: 24.07.2017 Marks Max. : 50
PART – A (5*2=10)
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS

1. Define financial and economic meaning of investment.

2. Distinguish between equity and preference shares.

3. What do you meant by the terms actual return and expected return?

4. Write a short note on mutual funds.

5. Define debenture and its types.

PART – B (13 + 13 + 14)

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS

6. (a) “Financial forms of investment opportunities are available to the investor in many types and in many

combinations within each type” – Elucidate this statement.(OR)

(b) Explain the characteristics and objectives of investment. Comment if there will be a trade – off between

risk and return in investments.

7. (a) As an investment advisor what features would you suggest to be included in the investment

bunch of a client explain the features briefly. (OR)

(b) (i) Distinguish between investment and speculation. Is it possible to incorporate and speculation

with same security? (7)

(ii) Explain the different methods of measuring return.(6)

8. (a) (i) Explain the different types of non – financial forms of investment alternatives available for a

common investor with moderate risk capabilities. (7)

(ii) Describe the concept of risk and also explain the different types of risk. (7)

Subject Incharge HoD

(G.Kanagasabapathy) (Dr.N.Mohan)