ICICI Securities offers various equity, derivatives, and currency trading products and services. For equity trading, they offer delivery-based trading which involves buying and selling shares after receiving delivery in a demat account, as well as intraday trading. For derivatives, they offer trading in stock and index futures contracts as well as options contracts. For currency trading, they offer both over-the-counter forex trading as well as exchange-traded currency futures contracts in major currency pairs like USD/INR. ICICI Securities also provides tools to help calculate margins for derivatives trading and educational resources on futures and options.
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Over a long term horizon, equity investments have given returns which far exceed those from the debt based instruments. They are probably the only investment option, which can build large wealth. In short term, equities exhibit very sharp volatilities, which many of us find difficult to stomach. Investment in equities requires one to be in constant touch with the market and a lot of research.
Buying good scripts require one to invest fairly large amounts. Systematic Investing in a Mutual Fund is the answer to preventing the pitfalls of equity investment and still enjoying the high returns. And it makes all the more sense today when the stock markets are booming.
Management of the fund by the professionals or experts is one of the key advantages of investing through a mutual fund. They regularly carry out extensive research - on the company, the industry and the economy – thus ensuring informed investment. Secondly, they regularly track the market.
Thus for many of us who do not have the desired expertise and are too busy with our vocation to devote sufficient time and effort to investing in equity, Mutual Funds offer an attractive alternative.
Another advantage of investing through mutual funds is that even with small amounts we are able to enjoy the benefits of diversification. Huge amounts would be required for an individual to achieve the
desired diversification, which would not be possible for many of us. Diversification reduces the overall impact on the returns from a portfolio, on account of a loss in a particular company/sector.
The Mutual Funds industry is well regulated both by SEBI and AMFI. They have, over the years, introduced regulations, which ensure smooth and transparent functioning of the mutual funds industry. This makes it safer and convenient for investors to invest through Mutual Funds.
One of the biggest difficulties in equity investing is WHEN to invest, apart from the other big question WHERE to invest. While, investing in a mutual fund solves the issue of ‘where’ to invest, SIP helps us to overcome the problem of ‘when’. SIP is a disciplined investing irrespective of the state of the market. It thus makes the market timing totally irrelevant.
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AN ANALYSIS OF MUTUAL FUNDS AT ICICI SECURITIES LTDNitin Singh
Analyzing the perception of people towards Mutual funds through questionnaire.
Educating them how to use online portal to Buy, Manage and Redeem Mutual Fund.
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON FIVE MUTUAL FUNDS.RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, COMPANY PROFILE, DATA ANALYSIS, FINDING, SUGGESTION, CONCLUSION,BIBLIOGRAPHY AND QUESTIONNAIRE ALL OF IT IS HERE IN THIS PROJECT.
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Comparative analysis on investment in mutual fundvaibhav belkhude
Over a long term horizon, equity investments have given returns which far exceed those from the debt based instruments. They are probably the only investment option, which can build large wealth. In short term, equities exhibit very sharp volatilities, which many of us find difficult to stomach. Investment in equities requires one to be in constant touch with the market and a lot of research.
Buying good scripts require one to invest fairly large amounts. Systematic Investing in a Mutual Fund is the answer to preventing the pitfalls of equity investment and still enjoying the high returns. And it makes all the more sense today when the stock markets are booming.
Management of the fund by the professionals or experts is one of the key advantages of investing through a mutual fund. They regularly carry out extensive research - on the company, the industry and the economy – thus ensuring informed investment. Secondly, they regularly track the market.
Thus for many of us who do not have the desired expertise and are too busy with our vocation to devote sufficient time and effort to investing in equity, Mutual Funds offer an attractive alternative.
Another advantage of investing through mutual funds is that even with small amounts we are able to enjoy the benefits of diversification. Huge amounts would be required for an individual to achieve the
desired diversification, which would not be possible for many of us. Diversification reduces the overall impact on the returns from a portfolio, on account of a loss in a particular company/sector.
The Mutual Funds industry is well regulated both by SEBI and AMFI. They have, over the years, introduced regulations, which ensure smooth and transparent functioning of the mutual funds industry. This makes it safer and convenient for investors to invest through Mutual Funds.
One of the biggest difficulties in equity investing is WHEN to invest, apart from the other big question WHERE to invest. While, investing in a mutual fund solves the issue of ‘where’ to invest, SIP helps us to overcome the problem of ‘when’. SIP is a disciplined investing irrespective of the state of the market. It thus makes the market timing totally irrelevant.
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Describes what derivatives are and explains the differences between over-the-counter and exchange-traded
derivatives, Identify types of underlying assets on which derivatives are based, describes the participants in and use of derivative trading, describes what options are and how they are traded, and evaluate call and put option strategies for
individual and institutional investors and corporations.
5. Describe what forwards are, distinguish futures contracts from forward agreements, and evaluate
futures strategies for investors and corporations, define and describe rights and warrants, explaining why they are issued,
Describes what derivatives are and explains the differences between over-the-counter and exchange traded derivatives, Identifies types of underlying assets on which derivatives are based, describes participants in and uses of derivative trading, describe what options are and how they are traded, evaluates call and put option strategies for
individual and in-stitutional investors and corporations, describes what forwards are, distinguishing futures contracts from forward agreements, evaluate futures strategies for investors and corporations, Define and describe rights and warrants, explain why they are issued, and calculate the value of rights and warrants
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There are many different ways to trade and invest in the market such as physical stocks (delivery based),
physical bonds (delivery based certificates), physical commodities etc., as well as others such as options,
forwards, futures and so on. And CFD is being one of such instruments - perhaps the most flexible
instrument that can replicate all the others etc. So what is a CFD?
A trading system is a set of rules that can be based on technical indicators or fundamental analysis. A trading system tells the trader when and how to trade. In many cases, trading system is like a blueprint for trading.
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1. Products and Services of ICICI Securities
1. Equity
Definition of Equity:
1.A stock or any other security representing an ownership interest.
2. On a company's balance sheet, the amount of the funds contributed by the owners (the stockholders) plus
the retained earnings (or losses). Also referred to as "shareholders' equity".
3.In the context of margin trading, the value of securities in a margin account minus what has been
borrowed from the brokerage.
4. In the context of real estate, the difference between the current market value of the property and the
amount the owner still owes on the mortgage. It is the amount that the owner would receive after selling a
property and paying off the mortgage.
DefinitionofTrading:
Trading is the process of buying and selling securities. The procedure of trading consists of two processes,
i.e. Delivery (when securities are sold) and Receipt (when securities are purchased). These two processes
can be understood as follows:
2. Forms of Trading
Trading can be of following two types:
A) Delivery Base
B) Intra-day
A) Delivery-based Trading:
Delivery based trading is normally considered as a safer approach for trading in shares when compared to
day trading. Delivery based trading involves buying shares on a market day and selling them only after
receiving the delivery of those shares in demat account.
Things Investors Should Know About Trading
Standing Instruction
In order to receive credit into the demat account it is important to submit the "Receipt-in form", which is
similar to filling in pay-in slips to receive credit into your bank account. Standing Instruction is a facility
provided for the convenience of the investors, where in an investor who has opted for this facility doesn't
need to submit the receipt in forms every time he wants to buy securities. However, this facility is
discretionary and can be availed only when an investor opts for it.
Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS)
DIS of a depository account is similar to a cheque book of a bank account, which is needed to be submitted
by the investor whenever he wants to sell securities.
B) Intraday:
Another way of saying "within the day". Intraday price movements are particularly important to
short-term traders looking to make many trades over the course of a single trading session. The term
intraday is occasionally used to describe securities that trade on the markets during regular business hours,
such as stocks and ETFs, as opposed to mutual funds, which must be bought from a dealer.
3. Trading in shares
Various options offering by ICICIdirect.com while trading in shares
Cash Trading: This is a delivery based trading system, which is generally done with the intention of
taking delivery of shares or monies.
Margin Trading: Client can also do an intra-settlement trading upto 3 to 4 times on available funds,
wherein client take long buy/ short sell positions in stocks with the intention of squaring off the position
within the same day settlement cycle.
MarginPLUSTrading : Through MarginPLUS client can do an intra-settlement trading up to 25 times on
available funds, wherein client can take long buy/ short sell positions in stocks with the intention of
squaring off the position within the same day settlement cycle. MarginPLUS will give a much higher
leverage in client account against limits.
CallNTrade: CallNTrade allows the clients to call on a local number in your city & trade on the telephone
through our Customer Service Executives. This facility is currently available in over 11 major states across
India.
Trading on NSE/BSE: Through ICICIdirect.com, Clients can trade on NSE as well as BSE.
Market Order: Clients can trade by placing market orders during market hours that allows you to trade at
the best obtainable price in the market at the time of execution of the order.
Limit Order: It allows the clients to place a buy/sell order at a price defined by them. The execution can
happen at a price more favorable than the price, which is defined by clien, limit orders can be placed by
client during holidays & non market hours too.
Derivatives
Derivatives Definition:The term ‘Derivative’ stands for a contract whose price or value is derived from or
is dependent upon an underlying asset
Types of Derivative Contracts
• Forwards (OTC)
• Futures (Exchange Traded)
• Options (OTC and Exchange Traded)
• Swaps (OTC)
4. Over-the-Counter (OTC):A computer-and telephone-linked network of dealers at financial
institutions, corporations, and fund managers
Exchange traded:Traditionally derivatives exchanges have used the open-outcry system, but
increasingly they are switching to electronic trading.
FUTURES
Through ICICIdirect.com, you can now trade in index and stock futures on the NSE. In futures trading, you
take buy/sell positions in index or stock(s) contracts having a longer contract period of up to 3 months.
Trading in FUTURES is simple! If, during the course of the contract life, the price moves in your favour
(i.e. rises in case you have a buy position or falls in case you have a sell position), you make a profit.
Presently only selected stocks, which meet the criteria on liquidity and volume, have been enabled for
futures trading.
Calculate Index and Know your Margin are tools to help you in calculating your margin requirements and
also the index & stock price movements. The Centre for Financial Learning is a comprehensive guide on
futures and options trading.
OPTIONS
An option is a contract, which gives the buyer the right to buy or sell shares at a specific price, on or before
a specific date. For this, the buyer has to pay to the seller some money, which is called premium. There is
no obligation on the buyer to complete the transaction if the price is not favorable to him.
To take the buy/sell position on index/stock options, you have to place certain % of order value as margin.
With options trading, you can leverage on your trading limit by taking buy/sell positions much more than
what you could have taken in cash segment.
The Buyer of a Call Option has the Right but not the Obligation to Purchase the Underlying Asset at the
specified strike price by paying a premium whereas the Seller of the Call has the obligation of selling the
Underlying Asset at the specified Strike price.
The Buyer of a Put Option has the Right but not the Obligation to Sell the Underlying Asset at the specified
strike price by paying a premium whereas the Seller of the Put has the obligation of Buying the Underlying
Asset at the specified Strike price.
By paying lesser amount of premium, you can create positions under OPTIONS and take advantage of
more trading opportunities.
5. Currency Derivatives
Forex Definition:
Foreign exchange is the simultaneous buying of one currency and selling of another. Currencies are traded
through a broker or dealer and are executed in currency pairs. For example: the Euro and the US Dollar
(EUR/USD) or the British Pound and the Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY). The Foreign Exchange Market (Forex)
is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily volume of over $4 trillion.
This is more than three times the total amount of the stocks and futures markets combined. Unlike other
financial markets, the Forex spot market has neither a physical location nor a central exchange. It operates
through an electronic network of banks, corporations, and individuals trading one currency for another. The
lack of a physical exchange enables the Forex market to operate on a 24-hour basis, spanning from one
time zone to another across the major financial centers.
This fact - that there is no centralized exchange - is important to keep in mind as it permeates all aspects of
the Forex experience.
Currency trading:
Trade is an international business and for any trade payments are settled in Currencies, which are specific
to the countries/regions involved. Whenever any Currency is bought or sold for another, the transaction is
known as 'Currency trading'. Currency trading is the largest financial market globally, followed by
Commodities and Equities. Investors, speculators and corporate are involved in cross-border Currency
trade
OTC Market:
OTC is short for 'over-the-counter'. The OTC market has no central marketplace and is linked to a network
of dealers/traders who do not physically meet but, instead, communicate through phone and computer
networks. OTC contracts are customized contracts, based on negotiations between the counter-parties. In
the case of OTC markets, the counter-party default risk depends on the counter-party creditworthiness,
among other factors.
Exchange Traded Currency Derivatives:
Exchange Traded Currency Derivatives provide greater access for market participants, be it investors,
speculators or corporate who may want to trade Currencies to hedge their Currency risk. Exchange Traded
Currency Derivatives offer efficient risk management mechanisms and provide a transparent trading
platform, with no chance of anybody dealing with insider information.
6. Currency Derivatives are known for their efficiency in price discoveries providing immunity from counter-
party credit risks. They also provide access to all types of market participants and make it an easy-to-use
financial instrument by offering standardized products and settlement cycles. In Currency Derivatives, even
small orders, ie up to one contract or USD 1,000, can be executed.
Exchange Traded Currency Futures:
The Exchange Traded Currency Futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell the underlying Currency on
a specified date in the future and at a specified rate. The underlying asset for a Currency Futures contract is
a Currency. The Exchange's clearing house acts as a central counter-party for all trades and thus, takes on a
performance guarantee.
Currency Futures - Currency Futures contract
What is a Currency Futures contract?
A Currency Futures contract is a standardized version of a Forward contract that is traded on a
regulated Exchange. It is an agreement to buy or sell a specified quantity of an underlying
Currency on a specified date in the future at a specified rate.
Who can participate in the Currency Futures market?
Any Indian resident or company, including banks and financial institutions, can participate in
the Currency Futures market. At present, Foreign Institutional Investors (FII's) and Non-
Resident Indians (NRI's) are not permitted to participate in the Currency Futures market in
India. Participants in the Currency Derivatives segment can be classified in two broad
categories:
a. Hedgers
Foreign Currency markets have been volatile in recent times due to various geo-political
uncertainties. In order to ensure that profits for any business are not depleted due to
fluctuations in the Currency exchange rate, hedging Currency risk can be an excellent
tool.
Large corporate, small and medium enterprises (SME's) and individual businessmen,
apart from the general investing public, are increasingly exposed to the global markets.
Hence, protecting against Forex risk is becoming more significant.
7. b. View-base traders
Currency Futures provide view-based traders with an efficient platform to observe the
movements of the local Currency (INR) against other Currencies. These traders can
trade based on various technical indicators, fundamental factors, economic and policy-
based news and developments on the global stage.
Can Currency Futures help small traders?
Yes. The minimum size of a USD/INR Futures contract is USD 1,000 (about INR56,000
considering 1Dollar= Rs 56). All transactions on the Exchanges are anonymous and are
executed on a price-time priority. This means that the best price is available to all categories of
market participants irrespective of their trading size. Another interesting aspect is the fact that
the profits/losses in the Futures market are collected/paid on a daily basis, which limits the
scope for losses for participants.
I do not have any exposure to Forex risk. Does a Currency Futures exchange mean
anything to me?
Yes. You can benefit from the exchange rate fluctuations just as you can benefit by investing in
Commodities and/or Equities. However, you also stand to lose money if price movements are
not in line with your expectations. Trading Currency Futures is risky, just as Commodities
and/or Equities. You should, therefore, be knowledgeable about the Currency market if you
want to participate in it.
How do Exchange Traded Currency Futures enable hedging against Currency risk?
On a Currency exchange platform you can buy or sell Currency Futures. If you are an importer,
you can buy Futures to 'lock in' a price for your purchases at a future date. You thus avoid
exchange rate risk. If you are an exporter, you sell Currency Futures on an exchange platform
and 'lock in' a sale price at a future date.
What are the risks involved in the Currency Futures market?
Risks in Currency Futures relate to movements in Currency exchange rates. There is no
standard rule to determine whether the Currency exchange rate will rise or fall or remain
unchanged in the future. A judgment on this is the domain of experts with deep knowledge and
understanding of the variables that affect Currency rates.
What are the factors that affect the exchange rate of Currencies?
A country's exchange rate is typically affected by the supply of and demand for the country's
Currency in the international Forex market. The demand-and-supply dynamics is principally
8. influenced by factors such as interest rates, inflation, trade balance and political and economic
scenarios in the country. The level of confidence in the economy of a particular country also
influences the Currency of that country.
What Currencies can be traded on the Exchanges?
In India, currently only USD/INR, EUR/INR, GBP/INR and JPY/INR are available for trading
on various Exchanges.
What is Hedging?
Hedging is a mechanism by which the participants in the physical/cash markets can cover their price risk.
The relationship between the futures and cash prices is determined by cost of carry. The two prices
therefore move in tandem. This enables the participants in the physical/cash markets to cover their price
risk by taking opposite position in the futures market.
Why one must hedge his foreign currency Risk?
To mitigate Exchange rate risk: Fluctuations in the exchange rate of currencies give rise to exchange rate
risk. As the time gap between finalizing an export/import order and receiving/making payment against it
widens, the possibility of fluctuation of exchange rate rises. A hedge helps in protecting businesses from
unfavorable fluctuations.
To avail the following benefits: It brings certainty in business- you would know the precise exchange rate
at which your receivables/payables will be converted. Helps in estimating receipts and payments-once you
are aware of one side on the P/L you can plan the other. Business is immune to any further movement in
currency markets, thus Relieving itself of the exercise of tracking currency market.
Participant Risk Underlying Position Hedging Position
Importer
Currency of Import will
strengthen
Buyer of Currency of
Import
Long in Currency of
Import
Exporter Currency of Export will weaken
Seller of Currency of
Export
Short in Currency of
Export
Difference between Futures and Forwards
Attribute Forward Contracts in OTC Market
Exchange-Traded Currency Futures
Contracts
Accessibility Interbank market accessed through telephone
Online electronic trading through
Internet
Price
Transparency
High bid-ask spread due to high transaction
cost owing to bank charges
Transparent online trading platform
ensures uniform real-time price access
for all market participants
9. Contract Size
Customized. Banks prefer forward contracts for
at least USD 1 million
Standard futures contract lot size as low
as USD 1,000
Credit
Exposure
Counterparty default risk exists
No counterparty default risk as
exchange clearing house guarantees
settlement
Settlement
Settlement only on maturity date in case of
profits from cancelled forward contracts. Loss
to be paid immediately
Settlement only in INR based on mark-
to-market T+1 day basis
Proof of
underlying
Mandatory as per RBI guidelines Not required Not required
Margin
Deposits
Compensating bank balances or credit lines
needed (such as FD, bank guarantee, etc.)
Ranges from 5% to 10% depending on the
credit profile of client
Margins are low as compare to forward
market. Tracked on real-time basis
using Value-at-Risk (VaR) measures
and SPANTM
Factors to be tracked by Exporters and Importers for movement of Currency
Impact of factors on USDINR exchange rate
Events likely to impact USD /
INR
General Trend for
Demand / Supply of USD
Impact on
USD
Impact on INR
Increase in Imports of India Demand for USD increases Appreciates Depreciates
Increase in Exports of India
Excess inflow of USD into
the country
Depreciates Appreciates
Increase in global prices of
commodities
Demand for USD increases
due to costlier imports
Appreciates Depreciates
Foreign Institutional investors
are buying back USD
Excessive USD Outflow Appreciates Depreciates
RBI is Selling USD to meet
demand for the Dollar
Supply of USD Increases Depreciates Appreciates
RBI is buying USD to absorb
excess USD due to forex
inflows
Absorption of excess USD
liquidity
Appreciates Depreciates
NRI forex remittance is
increasing
Increase in USD inflow Depreciates Appreciates
Positive Trade Balance (
Exports are greater than
imports)
Increase in USD inflow Depreciates Appreciates
What is meant by End of Day-Mark To Market (EOD MTM) margin?
Daily EOD MTM is a regulatory aspect of Currency futures Settlement Process. Every day the settlement
of open Currency Futures position takes place at the Settlement Price declared by the exchanges for that
10. day.
The Base price of the Open Positions is compared with the Settlement price and difference is cash settled
the next day. In case of profit/loss in EOD MTM, Limits are increased/reduced by the amount of profit/loss
net of applicable brokerage, taxes, statutory charges. The position is carried forward to the Next day at the
previous trading day's Settlement price at which last EOD MTM was run.
Settlement price for all the contracts are provided by exchange after making necessary adjustment for
abnormal price fluctuations. It is the weighted average price of the last half an hour trading on the
exchange.
Is it compulsory to square off the position before expiry date of contract?
No. You need not square off your position till the contract expires. In case there is no instruction from
client's side, then position would be closed at the final settlement price as per the current regulations. The
Final Settlement price shall be the Reserve Bank Reference Rate on the last trading day of such currency
derivative contract, or as may be specified by the relevant authority from time to time. Margin blocked on
such expired position will also be released and added into your trading limits after adjusting profit/loss,
applicable brokerage, taxes and statutory levies on close out.
What is going short and going long on the market?
These are technical words in trading. If we buy the underlying, then it is said that we are going long on the
market, and if we sell the underlying, then it is said that we are going short on the market.
Currency Derivatives
ICICI Direct offers you a simple and convenient way to trade and hedge your currency risk in
four pair of Currencies- Dollar, Euro, Pound and Japanese Yen against Indian Rupee.
By offering you the choice of trading in different asset class of Currencies we offer you the
opportunity to diversify your portfolio
The benefits of choosing ICICI Direct for your Currency Trading are:
Convenience - Provides a well diversified set platform for online trading with
competitive brokerage under a single sign-on and completely paper-less investing
experience
Expertise - You can access to our Daily Research Reports as well as Fundamental &
Technical Reports and Advisory.
Flexibility - You can select the Currency Pair USD/INR, EUR/INR, GBP/INR and
JPY/INR in which you wish to trade
11. Few Advantages of this market are
1. Trading hours of 09:00 am to 05:00 pm provide more trading opportunities
2. Trade in prominent currencies like US Dollar, EURO, Pound, Yen against Indian Rupee
3. Real time and Transparent Currency Rates in comparison to OTC Rates.
4. No Counterparty Default risk due to settlement guarantee by regulated clearing house.
5. Low Taxation ( No STT and CTT)
6. Daily Cash Settlement in INR via MTM (Mark to Market)
Currency Futures - An Assets Class
If you have an ICICI Direct account, login to your account and select the Currency Segment
Section
If the Currency Segment section is not enabled either you have not opted for the facility or may
not be KYC (Know-Your-Customer) Compliant. KYC is mandatory for all investments in
Currency Futures as per the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
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world of online investing. Please click here for account opening.
What is a Mutual Fund
Like most developed and developing countries the mutual fund cult has been catching on in India. There
are various reasons for this. Mutual funds make it easy and less costly for investors to satisfy their need for
capital growth, income and/or income preservation.
And in addition to this a mutual fund brings the benefits of diversification and money management to the
individual investor, providing an opportunity for financial success that was once available only to a select
few.
Understanding Mutual funds is easy as it's such a simple concept: a mutual fund is a company that pools
the money of many investors -- its shareholders -- to invest in a variety of different securities. Investments
may be in stocks, bonds, money market securities or some combination of these. Those securities are
professionally managed on behalf of the shareholders, and each investor holds a pro rata share of the
portfolio -- entitled to any profits when the securities are sold, but subject to any losses in value as well.
For the individual investor, mutual funds provide the benefit of having someone else manage your
investments and diversify your money over many different securities that may not be available or
affordable to you otherwise. Today, minimum investment requirements on many funds are low enough that
even the smallest investor can get started in mutual funds.
12. A mutual fund, by its very nature, is diversified -- its assets are invested in many different securities.
Beyond that, there are many different types of mutual funds with different objectives and levels of growth
potential, furthering your chances to diversify.
What is an Asset Management Company?
An Asset Management Company (AMC) is a highly regulated organisation that pools money from
investors and invests the same in a portfolio. They charge a small management fee, which is normally 1.5
per cent of the total funds managed.
What is NAV?
NAV or Net Asset Value of the fund is the cumulative market value of the assets of the fund net of its
liabilities. NAV per unit is simply the net value of assets divided by the number of units outstanding.
Buying and selling into funds is done on the basis of NAV-related prices
Mutual Funds
ICICI Direct offers you a simple and convenient way to invest and manage your personal finance with over
2000 funds approximately.
By offering you the choice of the various funds we partner with, we offer you the opportunity to diversify
your portfolio
ICICI Direct offers an efficient way to investing
The benefits of choosing ICICI Direct for your financial planning are:
Convenience - Provides a well diversified set of investment products under a single sign-on and completely
paper-less investing experience
Expertise - You can access some of the researched funds selected based on rigorous criterion
Flexibility - You may select the fund that best suits your need
Pick the investment that is right for you
Since the process of selecting the right mutual fund may feel complex and tedious, our experts have
researched the funds and using certain criterion have created a choice of funds.
13. You may choose to invest in the choice of funds suggested by our experts or may build your own portfolio
Mutual Fund Investing
If you have an ICICI Direct account, login to your account and select the Mutual Fund selection
If the Mutual Fund section is not enabled either you have not opted for the facility or may not be KYC
(Know-Your-Customer) Compliant. KYC is mandatory for all investments in Mutual Fund as per the
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
If you do not have an account with ICICI Direct, help us open your account and experience the world of
online investing. Please click here for account opening.
Getting started
Our online service is ever evolving and offers you facilities like making a lump sum investment,
redemption, switches within same funds, setting up systematic investment plans etc.
You can start with as little as Rs.500 when you start a Systematic Investment Plan or Rs.5,000 if you are
looking for a lump sum investment
To know more on how SIP is beneficial and a disciplined investment approach, please click here.
How does an ETF work
ETF's are essentially the same as Mutual Funds but they trade like individual stocks.
The price of a mutual fund scheme is determined by its Net Asset Value (NAV) at the end of a trading day.
The price of an ETF fluctuates throughout the trading day as they are traded during the trading hours on a
stock exchange.
14. Types:
Index Exchange Traded Funds are the oldest and most common of the ETF product offerings. Index ETFs
acquire securities in amounts that proportionately reflect the securities of an existing index in a given
market.By investing in them an investor can get the benefit of broad diversification that replicates the
performance of the underlying index.
Gold:
Gold ETFs provide investors the route of participation in the bullion market without the necessicity of
taking physical delivery of gold. The units of these ETFs can be bought or sold at the stock exchange
where it is listed on a real-time basis. Investing in physical gold requires large amounts of money, whereas
Gold ETFs allow investments in small denominations through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs).
Prices of gold ETFs move hand on hand with that of physical gold. When the price of gold moves up, the
value of ETFs appreciates and vice versa
15. Bank:
Bank ETFs invests in stocks of banks listed on the index that it follows. Bank exchange traded funds are
extremely volatile and maintain a high liquidity.
Banks are the epicenter of all the financial activities, be it the forex market, credit market or others. Due to
its high volatility and liquidity, bank ETFs can be easily traded on margins. Smaller or big traders can
easily track the price movements and go short or long depending on the favorable situations.
Liquid:
Liquid ETFs try to enhance returns and minimize price risk by investing in a basket of call money, short-
term government securities and money market instruments of short maturities while maintaining safety and
liquidity.
International
An international ETF is an ETF that invests in foreign based securities. They are invested passively around
an underlying index, but the index may vary substantially from one fund manager to another. Some funds,
especially those with a wide global footprint can provide strong diversification by investing in hundred of
companies.
How to buy ETF's
Lumpsum Purchase
If you have decided which ETF is right for you, you can choose to buy them just like you would buy an
individual stock.
To obtain the list of ETF's please click here
Because ETFs trade like stocks, you will be charged a commission for each trade.
ETF SIP
ETF - SIP is first-of-its-kind comprehensive facility that provides an opportunity to invest systematically
and in a disciplined manner in specified ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds)
16. ETF - SIP averages the cost of purchase and help accumulate wealth over a long period of time
Term life insurance ensures thatyour familyreceives a large lump sum amount, called the sum assured,
in the unfortunate event of death of the policyholder. By offering this benefit at extremely competitive
rates, Term insurance plans provide an opportunity to get the protection of insurance cover at extremely
affordable prices.
Choose life cover as per your needs. Buy Online and cover your life instantly.
PRODUCT SUITABILITY FEATURES ACTION
Min/Max age at entry 18/59
years
For Any one who is looking to
financiallysecure his/her family
at a low cost
A non-participating term
insurance plan
Provide Financial Protection to
your family, Get life cover of up
to Rs. 1 crore (Sum Assured)
No medicals required, No
increase in premiums
Get Additional cover uptoRs. 50
Lakh against accidental death
96.53% claims settlement ratio
as per IRDA annual report for
the FY 2011-12
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carefully to know all the product
features in details
Disclaimer :
ICICI Securities Ltd., Corporate Agent of ICICI Prudential & ICICI Lombard, Composite Corporate
Agent License No. 2613930. Registered office of I-Sec is at ICICI Securities Ltd. - ICICI Centre,
H. T. Parekh Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400020, India. Insurance is the subject matter of
solicitation. ICICI Securities does not underwrite the risk or act as an insurer. Nothing contained
on the Website shall constitute or be deemed to constitute an advice, an offer to purchase or an
invitation or solicitation to undertake any activity or enter into any transaction relating to the
Insurance Products.
Important points for Unit Linked Insurance Plans:
On surrender after completion of five years, the surrender value will be the Fund Value including
Top up Fund Value, if any. Unit linked Insurance products do not offer any liquidity during the first
five years of the contract. The Policyholder will not be able to surrender/withdraw the monies
invested in unit linked insurance products completely or partially till the end of the fifth year.
Unlike traditional products, unit linked insurance products are subject to market risk, which affect
18. know all the product features in
details
Min/Max age at entry 0/60 years
For any one who is looking for
guarantee in a savings cum
Insurance plan
A participating savings and
protection oriented plan
Guaranteed Maturity Benefit +
Guaranteed Additions at maturity
Pay premiums for a limited period or
for the entire policy term.
Also get, Vested reversionary bonus
or Terminal Bonus, if any, at maturity
Financial Protection for your family
with Life Cover.
Please read the brochure carefully to
know all the product features in
details
Disclaimer :
ICICI Securities Ltd., Corporate Agent of ICICI Prudential & ICICI Lombard, Composite Corporate
Agent License No. 2613930. Registered office of I-Sec is at ICICI Securities Ltd. - ICICI Centre,
H. T. Parekh Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400020, India. Insurance is the subject matter of
solicitation. ICICI Securities does not underwrite the risk or act as an insurer. Nothing contained
on the Website shall constitute or be deemed to constitute an advice, an offer to purchase or an
invitation or solicitation to undertake any activity or enter into any transaction relating to the
Insurance Products.
Important points for Unit Linked Insurance Plans:
On surrender after completion of five years, the surrender value will be the Fund Value including
Top up Fund Value, if any. Unit linked Insurance products do not offer any liquidity during the first
five years of the contract. The Policyholder will not be able to surrender/withdraw the monies
invested in unit linked insurance products completely or partially till the end of the fifth year.
Unlike traditional products, unit linked insurance products are subject to market risk, which affect
the Net Asset Values and the customer shall be responsible for his/her decision. The names of
the Company, product names or fund options do not indicate their quality or future guidance on
returns. Funds do not offer guaranteed or assured returns.
General disclaimers (for ULIPs and Non-ULIPs)
Tax benefits under the policy are subject to conditions under Sec. 80C and Sec 10(10D) of the
Income Tax Act, 1961, and are subject to any amendments made there to from time to time.
Service tax & education cess will be charged extra as per applicable rates. Tax laws are subject
to amendments from time to time.
22. options to ensure that you enjoy the twin benefits of returns and protection.
Why opt for Corporate Fixed Deposits?
If your risk appetite is low, fixed deposits are perfect for you. Since most of the instruments are
rated, corporate fixed deposits have a very high safety level.
Attractive returns at interest rates higher than banks's Fixed Deposits.
Higher Interest rates for senior citizens.
High liquidity; most of these issuers offer 75% of the investment amount as loan @ 2% over the
interest rate on the deposit, as well as a pre-mature withdrawal Option.
Potential to earn compounding interest on your money by reinvesting the principal amount along
with the interest earned.
Flexible tenure - there are various tenures ranging from 1 to 7 years.
You can choose interest frequency; most issuers offer monthly, quarterly, bi annual and annual
cumulative deposits.
You get direct ECS credit facility for interest payments or advance interest warrants for the year
issued by most issuers.
Bonds:-
Bond refers to a security issued by a company, financial institution or government which offers
regular or fixed payment of interest in return on the amount borrowed money for a certain period
of time.
Submitted by:
Sumit Kumar Singh
Asian school of business management
Bhubaneswar