n NISM Certifications
V-A NISM Series V-A
Medium

In case of an Index Fund, the minimum investment in securities of a particular index (which is being replicated/tracked) shall be ________.

Practice question from Nism Va Mock Test 1 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    80% of the total assets

  2. 85% of the total assets

    Correct answer

  3. C

    90% of the total assets

  4. D

    95% of the total assets

Why this is the answer

As per SEBI, Index Mutual Funds must invest at least 85% of assets in securities of the index. ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) must invest at least 95%. Since the question mentions “Index Fund” (not ETF), correct answer is 85%.

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