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Sachin bought 2000 shares at Rs. 100 each, with a 1:2 bonus issue announced. He sold all shares at Rs. 95 each. What is his profit/loss?

Practice question from NISM Series XB- Investment Adviser (Level 2) Mock Test 6 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. Short term gain of Rs. 85,000

    Correct answer

  2. B

    Short term gain of Rs. 1,25,000

  3. C

    Short term loss of Rs. 85,000

  4. D

    Short term loss of Rs. 1,25,000

Why this is the answer

After adjusting for bonus shares, the total sale proceeds minus the initial purchase cost yields a profit of Rs. 85,000, categorized as short-term due to holding period.

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