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According to the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, which of the following is NOT included in the definition of securities?
According to the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, which of the following is NOT included in the definition of securities?
- Debentures issued by a pooled investment vehicle
- Shares of an incorporated company
- Unit-linked insurance policy (correct)
- Units issued by a mutual fund scheme
In the context of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, what type of instruments are explicitly mentioned as derivatives?
In the context of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, what type of instruments are explicitly mentioned as derivatives?
- Commodity derivatives only
- Instruments derived from underlying securities only
- Loans whether secured or unsecured only
- All of the above (correct)
Which type of entity can issue units or instruments that are considered securities under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956?
Which type of entity can issue units or instruments that are considered securities under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956?
- Only incorporated companies
- Individual investors
- Any form of legal entity
- Pooled investment vehicles or collective investment schemes (correct)
Under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, what kind of contracts can be classified as derivatives?
Under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, what kind of contracts can be classified as derivatives?
As per the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, what is the distinctive feature of a security receipt?
As per the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, what is the distinctive feature of a security receipt?
What do securities represent?
What do securities represent?
Which of the following entities can issue a certificate or instrument acknowledging beneficial interest in a debt or receivable?
Which of the following entities can issue a certificate or instrument acknowledging beneficial interest in a debt or receivable?
Why do companies, financial institutions, or the government issue securities?
Why do companies, financial institutions, or the government issue securities?
What is the main purpose of listing securities on a stock exchange?
What is the main purpose of listing securities on a stock exchange?
How are equity and debt securities broadly classified?
How are equity and debt securities broadly classified?
What do rights represented by securities involve?
What do rights represented by securities involve?
What do risk and return refer to in the context of securities?
What do risk and return refer to in the context of securities?
