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NISM Series XXI-B case studies

The real Series XXI-B paper has 6 cases after its 90 single questions. Each set below is one full case part: 30 questions, 60 marks.

Cases 1 to 0 carry 1 mark a question and cases 1 to 6 carry 2 marks.

Case sets

Practice shows the hint and the answer after each question. Timed hides them until you hand in, like the exam.

All Series XXI-B cases

  • Set 1 · Case 1

    Rebalancing a client mandate

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 1 · Case 2

    Calculating a performance fee carefully

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 1 · Case 3

    Comparing risk-adjusted performance

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 1 · Case 4

    Pricing a two-year bond

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 1 · Case 5

    Reducing portfolio beta with index futures

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 1 · Case 6

    Allocating a partially filled order fairly

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 2 · Case 1

    Combining two risky assets

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 2 · Case 2

    Returns when the client adds money midway

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 2 · Case 3

    Explaining active return by allocation and selection

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 2 · Case 4

    A risk dashboard with different meanings

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 2 · Case 5

    Two valuation lenses on one company

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 2 · Case 6

    Meeting a withdrawal during a liquidity shock

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 3 · Case 1

    Looking through funds to see concentration

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 3 · Case 2

    Matching two known cash payments

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 3 · Case 3

    An overseas investment with a partial currency hedge

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 3 · Case 4

    A share split in two differently weighted indices

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 3 · Case 5

    Measuring the cost of an incomplete buy order

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
  • Set 3 · Case 6

    Correcting a portfolio valuation before reporting

    5 questions10 marks
    Start
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Case set 1

Practice shows the hint and the answer after each question. Timed hides them until you hand in, like the exam.

Start set 1

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