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NISM Certifications · NISM-Series-V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors · Concept and Role of a Mutual Fund

Which of the following is a feature of an open-ended mutual fund scheme?

An open-ended scheme allows investors to buy and redeem units on an ongoing basis at NAV-related prices. It has no fixed maturity, unlike a closed-ended scheme, which is offered during the NFO and exits through maturity or exchange listing.

  1. AUnits are listed and can be bought only from the stock exchange
  2. BUnits can be bought and redeemed at NAV-related prices on an ongoing basisCorrect
  3. CUnits can be redeemed only on the maturity date fixed at launch
  4. DUnits can be issued only during the New Fund Offer period

Explanation

Open-ended schemes remain available for subscription and redemption on an ongoing basis at prices linked to NAV, and have no fixed maturity. Closed-ended schemes have fixed maturity and are restricted to the NFO period, with exchange listing as the exit route.

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