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NISM Certifications · NISM-Series-XXI-A: Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Distributors · Role of Portfolio Managers

Under SEBI rules, which of the following is a requirement relating to a portfolio manager's fee structure?

Portfolio managers may charge a fixed fee, a return-based fee, or a combination, but the structure must be set out in the client agreement and disclosed. SEBI does not restrict PMS to one structure or allow undisclosed fees.

  1. AFees charged to clients must be as per the agreement and may be fixed, return-based, or a combination, subject to disclosureCorrect
  2. BOnly a fixed fee is permitted, return-based fees are prohibited
  3. COnly a profit-sharing fee is permitted, with no fixed component
  4. DFees need not be disclosed until the end of the financial year

Explanation

The regulations allow fixed fee, return-based fee or a combination, provided they are stated in the agreement and disclosed. Prohibition of either structure is incorrect, and non-disclosure is not allowed.

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