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

Which statement about an open-ended mutual fund scheme is correct?

An open-ended scheme offers units for sale and repurchase on a continuous basis at prices linked to NAV, and has no fixed maturity. Exchange-listing-only trading and fixed maturity are features of closed-ended schemes.

  1. AUnits are available for sale and repurchase on an ongoing basis at NAV-related pricesCorrect
  2. BUnits can be bought or sold only during the New Fund Offer period
  3. CUnits must be listed and traded only on stock exchanges
  4. DThe scheme has a fixed maturity date after which it winds up

Explanation

Open-ended schemes allow investors to buy and redeem units on an ongoing basis at prices linked to NAV, and they have no fixed maturity. The other options describe closed-ended features or are incorrect.

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