NISM-Series-VIII:
Equity Derivatives
Certification Examination
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This workbook has been developed to assist candidates in preparing for the National
Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) NISM-Series-VIII: Equity Derivatives Certification
Examination (NISM-Series-VIII: ED Examination).
Workbook Version: April 2014
Published by:
National Institute of Securities Markets
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