QUESTION

Hard

Economy

Prelims 2025

With reference to investments, consider the following:

I. Bonds II. Hedge Funds III. Stocks IV. Venture Capital

How many of the above are treated as Alternative Investment Funds?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are privately pooled investment vehicles that invest in assets beyond traditional options like stocks and bonds. In India, SEBI classifies AIFs into three categories, including hedge funds and venture capital funds.

Statement I: Incorrect

  • Bonds are traditional debt instruments and not classified as AIFs.

Statement II: Correct

  • Hedge Funds fall under Category III AIFs as per SEBI regulations.

Statement III: Incorrect

  • Stocks are conventional equity investments, not treated as AIFs.

Statement IV: Correct

  • Venture Capital is a form of Category I AIF in India.

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