Introduction to Financial Markets
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What is a financial market/system?

A market/system in which financial assets such as stocks and bonds can be purchased or sold.

Which of the following are participants in financial markets? (Select all that apply)

  • Central governments (correct)
  • Regulators (correct)
  • Households (correct)
  • Investment banks

    • Secondary markets provide liquidity to investors.

    True

    What are debt markets primarily used for?

    <p>To issue and trade fixed payments and secured or unsecured debts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of claim do equity capital claims represent?

    <p>Ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An example of a debt instrument issued by the government is a __________.

    <p>T-Bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the opportunity cost of debt refer to?

    <p>The interest rate for a given term to maturity with the credit quality of the debt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a typical source of financing for early-stage capital? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Venture capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) can help minimize agency conflict.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary market involves the issuance of __________ to investors for the first time.

    <p>securities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an effect of new issue debt?

    <p>Financing risk and cost of capital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Red Herring Prospectus?

    <p>A document providing detailed information on the issue of securities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are steps in the IPO/FPO process? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Book Building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IPO stand for?

    <p>Initial Public Offer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Registrar to the issue?

    <p>Responsible for allotment and credit of shares to investors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The difference between public-offer price and the price paid by the underwriter is called the ______.

    <p>underwriting spread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    FPO stands for Follow-up Public Offer.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major benefit of the secondary market?

    <p>Price discovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NPV stand for and what does it signify?

    <p>Net Present Value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following financial terms with their definitions:

    <p>Present Value = The current worth of a future cash flow Future Value = The amount an investment will grow to over time NPV = The difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows Discounting = The process of determining the present value of a cash flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Financial Markets/System

    • A financial market/system is a platform for buying and selling financial assets, such as stocks and bonds.
    • Facilitates the flow of funds among households, firms, and government agencies for financing and investment.
    • Transfers funds from those with excess capital to those in need of financing.

    Financial Market Participants

    • Key participants include households, intermediaries, businesses, governments (central, state, local), regulators (such as RBI, SEBI, IRDA), and supranationals (e.g., IMF, WB, ADB).

    Role of Financial Markets

    • Determine pricing and required returns on assets.
    • Provide liquidity to investors.
    • Reduce transaction costs related to searches and information.

    Classification of Financial Markets

    • Debt vs. equity markets: Focus on types of financial claims.
    • Money market vs. capital market: Differentiates short and long-term financing.
    • Primary vs. secondary market: Primary for new issues; secondary for subsequent trading.
    • Cash or spot market vs. derivatives market: Immediate transactions versus contracts based on future prices.
    • Auction vs. over-the-counter vs. intermediated market: Different mechanisms for trading securities.

    Primary and Secondary Markets

    • Primary Market: Source of capital for firms through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Follow-on Public Offers (FPOs).
    • Secondary Market: Provides liquidity for investors through the trading of existing securities.

    Debt, Equity, and Other Claims

    • Debt: Provides fixed payments, preference in claims, and no ownership; includes secured/unsecured loans, treasury securities.
    • Equity: Represents ownership; includes common shares and preferred stock.
    • Hybrid options: Preference shares and convertible bonds.
    • Derivatives: Financial contracts deriving their value from an underlying asset.

    Role of Financial Assets

    • Transfer funds from surplus to deficit units, redistributing risk among investors.
    • Cash funds allocated to surplus and deficit units facilitate smoother financial transactions.

    Types of Financial Intermediaries

    • Include commercial banks, investment banks, mutual funds, pension funds, insurance firms, and hedge funds.
    • Play critical roles in transforming and exchanging financial assets, managing portfolios, and providing investment advice.

    Debt Markets

    • Influence of interest rates based on credit ratings and demand-supply dynamics within the credit market.
    • Interest costs are generally lower than equity costs; debt creates obligatory payments and financial distress risk.

    Agency Problem

    • Arises from conflicts of interest between managers (agents) and owners (principals).
    • May lead to sub-optimal management decisions impacting firm value.
    • Resolving the agency problem utilizes corporate governance and performance measurement mechanisms.

    Primary and Non-primary Instruments

    • Primary Instruments: Include debt (bonds, debentures) and equity (shares).
    • Non-primary Instruments: Include mutual funds, ADRs, GDRs, and derivatives.

    Startup Financing Stages

    • FFF Stage: Friends, family, and fools; initial seed funding for product development.
    • Startup Capital: Funding for recruitment and market research.
    • Early Stage Capital: For established companies aiming for sales growth.
    • Expansion Capital: To increase market presence and marketing efforts.
    • Late Stage Capital: For established companies to enhance capabilities.

    Private Placements

    • Sale of securities privately to select investors without public offering requirements.
    • Preferential issues enable listed companies to avoid public issues, governed by SEBI guidelines.

    Rights and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

    • Rights Issues: Opportunity for existing shareholders to maintain ownership before going public.
    • ESOPs: Align employee interests with those of the company, minimizing agency conflicts.

    Public Issues Markets and Processes

    • Primary Market: For first-time security issuance; includes IPOs and is a capital source.
    • Secondary Market: Subsequent trading of securities among investors.
    • Important documentation includes the Red Herring Prospectus with offer details and risk factors.

    Key IPO Steps

    • Preparing documentation, establishing pricing agreements, marketing, and stabilizing share prices post-issue.
    • Involves regulatory compliance, shareholder approvals, and mechanisms for public trading.### Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Follow-on Public Offers (FPOs)
    • IPO: The first sale of stock to the public, leading to listing on a stock exchange.
    • FPO: Public stock offer from an already listed company.
    • Underwriter: Firm that buys and resells securities.
    • Book Runner: Lead underwriter responsible for managing the public issue.
    • Underwriting Spread: Difference between public-offer price and underwriter's price.
    • Red Herring Prospectus: Provides essential details about the security issue.
    • IPO Grading: Mandatory rating by accredited agencies to guide investors.
    • Registrar to the Issue: Manages share allotment and credits to investor accounts.

    Pricing Mechanisms in Public Issues

    • Fixed Price Issues: Issuer decides the issue price beforehand.
    • Book-building: Lead book-runner assesses investor demand to determine price.
    • Price Band: Range set for bids in book-building (floor and cap prices).
    • Auction: Involves differential or equal pricing based on bids.
    • Reverse Book Building: Collects bids for determining buy-back prices during voluntary delisting.

    Fast Track Issues (FTIs)

    • Tailored for well-established companies to quickly access the Indian primary market.
    • Allows filing of a prospectus or Letter of Offer without extensive documentation.

    Cost of Raising Capital

    • Factors into the overall calculations for investment returns compared to expected cash flows.

    Role and Importance of the Secondary Market

    • Facilitates trade of primary issues.
    • Aids in price discovery and liquidity.
    • Ensures efficient distribution of capital and risk.

    Concepts of Value and Opportunity Cost

    • Current money value differs from future or past values due to time and opportunity cost.
    • Opportunity Cost (r): Rate of return from similar risk investment opportunities.

    Future Value (FV) and Present Value (PV) Calculations

    • Future Value Formula: FV = C0 × (1 + r)^T, where C0 is cash flow today, r is interest rate, T is number of periods.
    • Present Value Formula: PV = C1 / (1 + r), where C1 is cash flow at future date.
    • NPV: Calculated by subtracting investment cost from present value of expected cash flows.

    Invested Cash Flows Analysis

    • Multi-period calculations for single or multiple cash flows involve steps to project future values and discount them to present value.
    • Incremental cash flows can be modeled, aiding investor decision-making regarding purchases based on present value assessments.

    Growth and Compounding in Investments

    • Compounding effects impact investment growth, characterized by growth rates applied over multiple periods.
    • Practical examples demonstrate the future value of increasing dividends or cash flows over time.

    Summary of Practical Applications

    • Investors need to evaluate potential investments through present value analysis and future growth projections, enabling informed choices on stock purchases and capital allocation.

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