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M.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2012
( ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE )
( FIRST YEAR )
( PAPER - I )

510. INVESTMENT AND PORTFOLIO

MANAGEMENT
( Old Regulations )
December ]

[ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
SECTION A

(5 8 = 40)

Answer any FIVE questions.

ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
1. Distinguish between systematic and unsystematic
risk.
2. Explain the various sources of investment
information.
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12. What are the characteristics of defensive shares?

How does it differ from fixed income securities?

3. Why is the valuation of equity different from that

of debentures of preference shares?

4. Explain in detail about the Dow Theory.

5. What are the differences between investment
and speculation?

13. Describe the various tools of evaluating the

performance of a managed portfolio.

6. Explain the important characteristics of growth

shares.
7. How does diversification reduce risk?
8. State the difference between Constant Rupee
Plan and Constant Ratio Plan.
SECTION B

(3 20 = 60)

Answer any THREE questions.

ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
9. Discuss the factors influencing the investment
decisions.
10. Explain the development of financial system in
India.
11. Describe the nature and scope of industrial
analysis.