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The NISM Series VIII Equity Derivatives Certification Examination is a professional certification for individuals who want to develop a strong understanding of India’s equity derivatives market. The examination covers important areas including derivatives, stock indices, futures, options, trading strategies, clearing and settlement, risk management, regulations, taxation and investor protection.
For someone planning a career in equity derivatives, trading, dealing, capital markets or financial services, this certification can provide a structured foundation in the products and market mechanisms used in the derivatives segment.
At SkillInvest by PTA India, our NISM Series VIII preparation program is designed to make complex derivatives concepts easier to understand through structured learning, practical examples, MCQs, mock tests and exam-focused revision.
Complete Practice test series on NISM Series VIII Equity Derivatives Certification Exam in India with based on official curriculum. Be prepare to become a SEBI Registered Equity Advisor.
Derivatives concepts, evolution, Indian derivatives market, participants, OTC vs exchange-traded markets, importance and risks
Index concepts, purpose, types, calculation, construction, maintenance, major Indian indices, applications
Forward contracts, futures contracts, contract specifications, terminology, futures pricing, payoffs, cost of carry,
Calls, puts, option terminology, ITM/ATM/OTM, intrinsic & time value, payoffs, option pricing, Greeks, implied volatility
Hedging, trading, arbitrage, option strategies, put-call parity, synthetic strategies, delta hedging, OI, volume
Trading system, market participants, order types, eligibility of stocks/indices, corporate actions, trading costs, algorithmic trading, F&O data
Clearing mechanism, settlement, MTM, margins, open positions, clearing corporations, risk management, SGF and IPF
SCRA, SEBI role, derivatives regulations, clearing & settlement regulations, risk management and membership requirements
Accounting treatment of futures & options, taxation of derivative transactions, Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
Rohan Sharma (Founder Professional Training Academy)
Qualification :(ACS, CFP, CMT Coach and SEBI – Registered Research Analyst, Investment Advisor)
Specialization: Technical Analyst, Option Strategy Analyst, Portfolio Management.
Experience: 11 Years . He is Successfully running Training Academy in the Field of Financial Markets from last 11 years . Also get specialization in Equity, Commodity, Currency, Derivatives, Option strategies, Portfolio management Services & about the working in broking houses and also ascertain the requirement of corporate broking houses from their employees. He has promoted the Professional Training Academy for Best Share Market Course in Jaipur, Rajasthan to create a strong knowledge platform for individuals who are inclined towards getting an in-depth knowledge & start career in Capital Market. Now he becomes resource person of NSE, FPSB India, and Morgan International & IIBF. He also becomes member of analyst panel of Zee Business & CNBC TV Awaaz .
Work with equity futures and options orders and support day-to-day trading activities. Monitor client positions, margins, market movements and order execution. Understand contract specifications, payoffs and derivatives-related risks. Coordinate with clients, traders, risk and operations teams.
Analyse futures and options markets to identify trading and hedging opportunities. Study price movements, volatility, open interest and market trends. Work with different derivatives strategies based on market conditions. Monitor positions, risk and potential profit or loss continuously. Develop practical expertise in India's fast-moving derivatives market.
Help clients understand futures, options and derivatives products. Explain product features, strategies, opportunities and associated risks. Understand client requirements and communicate suitable product information. Work closely with dealers, traders and relationship-management teams.
Support the daily activities of an equity derivatives trading desk. Monitor orders, positions, contracts, market data and trading activity. Assist dealers and traders with trade-related information and reporting. Coordinate with risk-management, clearing and operations teams. Develop practical knowledge of how derivatives trading functions in real time.
Monitor derivatives exposure, margins, positions and market-related risks. Understand how futures and options strategies can affect overall portfolio risk. Track risk limits, margin requirements and open positions. Support risk-control and monitoring processes within financial institutions.
Understand the relationship between equity markets and derivatives markets. Explore opportunities across broking, trading, financial services and market operations. Develop knowledge of futures, options, hedging and derivatives risk management. Use this foundation to pursue further certifications and specialised finance roles.
We are keep close working with industry needs & customised our program accordingly
We constantly connect with the industry people and many recruiters to provide best advantage to the Technical Analysis students.
To create corporate ready students we manage to provide internship with stipend and also provide certain industry certifications by professional bodies .
Industry Experts which also provide industry insights and current trend and apply tools & indicators in Real time Markets.
If your goal is to become a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser, NISM Series VIII can strengthen your knowledge of equity derivatives, futures, options, trading strategies and derivatives risk management. However, NISM Series VIII alone does not qualify you to become a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA).
For Investment Adviser registration, the applicable certification requirements are separate. SEBI’s investor guidance states that Investment Advisers must obtain the prescribed NISM Series X-A and X-B Investment Adviser certifications and obtain SEBI registration before offering investment-advisory services.
NISM Series VIII is a professional certification examination covering equity derivatives, futures, options, trading strategies, risk management, clearing, settlement and regulations in India.
The exam can be taken by approved users and sales personnel of trading members in equity derivatives segments, as well as interested students, professionals and other individuals.
Approved users are associated persons of a trading member who are authorised to perform permitted functions in the equity derivatives segment of a recognised stock exchange. NISM Series VIII is the requisite knowledge standard for such approved users and sales personnel.
The syllabus covers derivatives basics, indices, futures, options, trading strategies, trading mechanisms, clearing and settlement, risk management, regulations, taxation, accounting and investor protection.
The NISM Series VIII Exam has 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with a total examination time of 2 hours.
The certification can strengthen your knowledge for roles involving equity derivatives dealing, sales, trading, capital markets and derivatives operations, subject to the requirements of the specific role.
NISM Series VIII focuses specifically on equity derivatives, while NISM Series XIII: Common Derivatives covers a broader derivatives framework. Choose based on your role and the segment in which you intend to work.
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