Ch.7 ยท Net Asset Value, Total Expense Ratio and Pricing of Units

Total Expense Ratio Limits

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When exit load is collected from a redeeming investor, where does it go?

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EXPLANATION

Exit load collected from redeeming investors is credited back to the scheme's portfolio, effectively increasing the NAV slightly for remaining unit holders. This is an important protection mechanism โ€” it compensates long-term investors for the transaction costs and potential portfolio disruption caused by premature large redemptions. Exit load is NOT revenue for the AMC.

What is the NAV applicability for purchases made through NACH (National Automated Clearing House) for SIPs?

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For NACH-based SIP debits, the NAV applicability follows the same rules as regular purchases. If the bank debit is processed and funds are credited to the AMC by the 3 PM cut-off on the SIP date, investors get that day's closing NAV. If funds arrive after cut-off (common with some bank processing delays), the next business day's NAV applies. This is why AMC SIP processing confirmation is important.

What is a 'NAV-based unit allotment' for systematic transactions (SIP/SWP/STP)?

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Each SIP, SWP, or STP instalment is processed as an independent transaction on the scheduled date. The applicable NAV follows the same cut-off time rules as regular purchases/redemptions. For equity SIPs โ€” if debit is processed and funds credited before 3 PM on the SIP date, that day's NAV applies; otherwise next business day's NAV. This ensures systematic plan participants receive fair market-based pricing.

What is the 'Record Date' in the context of IDCW declaration?

A.The date the AMC decides internally to declare a dividend
B.The date by which investors must hold units to be eligible to receive the declared IDCW โ€” unit holders on record as of this date receive the distribution
C.The date the IDCW payment is credited to investor bank accounts
D.The date the IDCW is disclosed to SEBI for approval

What does TER (Total Expense Ratio) represent in a mutual fund scheme?

A.The total expenses of the AMC company divided by its revenue
B.The annual fee charged to a scheme as a percentage of its average daily net assets, covering all operational costs including management fees and distributor commissions
C.The total taxes paid by the scheme to the government
D.The ratio of total scheme expenses to total investor returns

What is 'fractional units' in mutual fund investing?

A.Units that can only be purchased in multiples of 10
B.Partial or decimal units allotted when the investment amount divided by NAV results in a non-whole number โ€” mutual funds allow up to 3 decimal places in unit allotment
C.Units that are partially paid and require a second instalment
D.A special unit class for investors with less than โ‚น1,000 to invest

What is the NAV impact when an equity scheme receives dividends from its portfolio stocks?

A.NAV increases immediately when dividend is declared by the portfolio company
B.NAV increases by the dividend amount on the ex-dividend date when dividend income accrues to the scheme; the cash received is then reinvested
C.Dividends have no impact on NAV โ€” they are paid directly to unit holders
D.NAV decreases on ex-dividend date since the stock price falls

What is the special cut-off time rule for liquid fund purchases?

A.3:00 PM โ€” same as equity funds
B.Purchases before 1:30 PM with realized funds get previous day's NAV (T-1); purchases after 1:30 PM get current day's NAV
C.12:00 noon โ€” purchases before noon get same day's NAV
D.9:00 AM โ€” all purchases get previous day's NAV regardless of time

What is a 'SEBI TER report card' comparison for investors?

A.SEBI's annual ranking of mutual funds by TER efficiency
B.The practice of comparing scheme-wise TER across AMCs within the same category to identify the most cost-efficient options โ€” available on AMFI website and third-party platforms
C.A mandatory report AMCs must publish comparing their TER to competitors
D.SEBI's internal assessment of whether AMCs are charging fair TER

What costs can legitimately be included in the TER of a mutual fund scheme?

A.Only the fund manager's salary and investment research costs
B.Investment management fees, marketing and selling expenses (within limits), brokerage on portfolio transactions, custodian fees, RTA fees, audit fees, and trustee fees โ€” all within SEBI's prescribed TER limit
C.TER can include any cost the AMC incurs including its head office rent
D.Only costs directly related to investor servicing โ€” not investment costs

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