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Which best describes the role of intermediary and investor in mutual fund investments?

Practice question from NISM Series XA- Investment Adviser (Level 1) Mock Test 4 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Distributor decides and executes investments

  2. B

    Distributor advises in direct plans

  3. Registered Investment Adviser advises, investor/distributor executes

    Correct answer

  4. D

    Adviser both advises and executes

Why this is the answer

SEBI regulations prohibit investment advisers from providing both advisory and distribution services, so advisers assist in investment decisions while execution is carried out by the investor or distributor.

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