Question 1:

(a) With the use of a diagram describe what is meant by indirect investing.
(b) What are mutual funds?
(c) The total market value of all stocks of Dodo Investment Fund is Rs 110, 000,000. Cash and equivalent holdings are Rs 2,000,000. Current liabilities including accrued expenses are Rs 1,000,000. To-date the fund shares outstanding are 1,000,000. Determine the net asset value (NAV) per share.

Question 2:

Using the Markowitz model, explain how an investor proceeds to identify an optimal portfolio. What specific information would the investor require to identify this portfolio?

Question 3:

Using examples, discuss the rationale for technical analysis.

Question 4:

What are discounting techniques? Which methods would you recommend and why?