So, as a Mutual Fund Agent, your job profile would be:

• Making Investors aware of the different schemes available in the market.
• Explaining the effectiveness of Mutual Fund Plans for investments as compared to other competitive products like Bank Fixed Deposits, EPF, ULIPs, Equity, and Bonds, etc.
• Help them carry out the transactions related to buying, switching, redemption.
• Guide them frequently on the performance of their investments.

According to various researches, around 85-90% of investors invest with a Mutual Fund Agent. And more investors are getting added by the hour. So don’t miss out on an opportunity that has such good potential for growth.

How to Become a Mutual Fund Agent with WealthBucket?

Anybody and everybody can become Mutual Fund Agent with us. WealthBucket has a robust network of agents across the nation. Whether they be individuals or companies. Agents, on our current list, include financial institutions, stock-brokers, financial advisors, chartered accountants, tax consultants, loan agents, etc. to name a few.

Watch above the short video to better understand the process & benefits of getting associated with WealthBucket.

Working with us will get you the support, motivation, and team-work with professionals of many years of experience. Getting Registered with WealthBucket will open up a wide range of opportunities for you. You will have access to, not only the support and help but also the complete variety of over 50,000 mutual fund plans with 40+ Fund Houses.

All the process can be completed online, within a few minutes. No need to get overwhelmed with all the paperwork. Just fill up a short form, with your name, email-id and mobile number. Keep your ARN code handy. And the process is completed.

All at one click!

So Take your First Step Towards Growth Now!!

How Getting Registered with WealthBucket will Benefit You

Programmers are exponentially faster when coding in solo. Designers create their masterpieces alone. It is seldom only for artists to collaborate. There must be a reason behind all this. Being a Mutual Fund Agent, and that too with WealthBucket has many advantages.

• It is the easiest way to start working and start earning. For getting registered with WealthBucket, you just need to clear the NISM Series V-A exam and register online.
• Costs you nothing. But gains are immense.
• Registration is free.
• We provide the highest commission.
• You will get the support of the whole team. Without any pressure to keep connected.
• As soon as you register with us, you get immediately impaneled with 40+ AMCs.
• On the website, you can manage the complete portfolios of your clients. Get their KYC completed. Manage their purchase and redemption of mutual fund units.
• You are not bound to work with us exclusively.
• Extra incentives are provided.
• You can win International Trips and Cruise, all expenses paid.
• All the benefits of working on your own.

Work Profile of a Mutual Fund Agent

Mutual funds offer long-term career possibilities. A mutual fund agent needs to perform varied roles and responsibilities. Beginning with the management of equity, debt and diversified fund with the help of the research department. Taking accountable investment entry and exit decisions for the fund. Delivering better returns compared to the benchmark or peer group returns. And monitoring investments frequently to find newer, better investment proposals.

• Mutual fund agents have to follow debt market trends.
• Interact with fund managers to know the upcoming schemes.
• Prepare sector reports.
• Prepare reports on mutual funds and NFO’s.
• Approaching new clients.
• Explaining clients about plan/scheme/proposals and other aspects of mutual fund policies.
• Helping them understand the most suitable investment option.
• Helping them invest in the best mutual funds.
• Initiating & completing application and investment process.
• Conduct follow-ups regularly.
• Client Education must be done as continuous process.
• Provide other Customer Services.

Career Prospects of Mutual Fund Agent

A Mutual Fund Agent who has a sound knowledge of Equity and Debt markets is highly in demand. The mutual fund industry offers a wide and diverse range of career possibilities for individuals coming from any background. Some of these are sales, marketing, product development, investments, HR, risk and compliance across management levels. The entry of foreign players has boosted the scope of employment in this sector.

Skills that will make you Successful

To become a successful Mutual Fund Agent the aspiring candidates must or strive to possess below skills:

• Conduct Market Research. Analyze Debt and Loan Portfolio Performance.
• They should expand the credit monitoring of clients.
• Know how to devise credit strategy and credit portfolios.
• Educating Clients to invest in mutual funds.
• Recommend the best mutual fund to them for Investment.
• EFind what is latest in the market. Mutual fund agents should design ways to carry efficient quantitative research for interest rates.
• Generate better trade ideas & identify problem or bad loans.
• Build & maintain credit risk models.
• Know how to perform credit appraisal with global best practices.
• Enhance the Basel based internal rating system, by improving the regulation, supervision and risk management within the banking sector.

Commision Structure for Mutual Fund Agent

A mutual fund agent can generate a revenue source for themselves via the attractive commision structure in place for mutual fund distributors. A mutual fund agent/ distributor can earn commision as detailed below:

1) Upfront Commission : This is the commission that will be paid by the AMCs to agents on the sale of plans, at the first sale. It is included in their total expenses. The mutual fund agent will receive it whenever a fresh investment is completed. This commission varies from plan to plan. For instance, ELSS funds will earn you 4.5% to 10%), Equity Mutual Funds will get you around 0.5% to 2.5%. Whereas, getting your clients to invest in Debt Funds will earn you around 0.2% to 0.8%.

2) Trail Commission :Trail Commission is the main source of earning for most mutual fund agents. This commission is paid to an agent by the AMCs. You are eligible to earn this till your client remains invested in the mutual fund. Trail commission is calculated based on the percentage of your AUM (asset under management). Trail commission is part of the expense ratio of the fund. A Trail commission from equity funds ranges from 0.2 – 1% and for debt fund it in the range of 0.1-1%. Suppose you have 100 clients. And the total AUM under you is Rs.5 Crores. 0.5% of Rs.5 Cr is Rs.2,50,000 annually. If next year, your AUM grows to Rs.10 Cr then your commission next year will be Rs.5,00,000.

This trial commission structure has been created so that the agents strive to create trust in their clients and prevent mis-selling.
You should go through the below chart. It explains in figures, how your earning keeps growing with one client only.

Total earnings of Mutual Fund Agent will be Rs. 1,10,972. From the above table you can see that the Mutual Fund Agent’s earnings are low at the beginning but drastically improved as AUM(Asset Under Management)grows.

You can very well see from this table that the higher the business you get, the higher are your rewards. Generally, of course, the Banks and National Distributors get paid the most because of the sheer volume of investments that they get. Still, many Independent Mutual Fund Agents have also seen a rise in their fees and commissions, having grown their businesses in recent years.

Process to Become a Mutual Fund Agent

As per the SEBI and AMFI Regulations, the Mutual Fund Houses are not to deal with intermediaries who are not registered with AMFI and obtained ARN.

Education:

• The minimum qualification is Class 12 or Class 10 with 3 years of Diploma.
• The candidate should have attained the age of 18 years minimum to become a Mutual Fund Agent.

Now you are eligible to apply for the NISM Series VA Mutual Fund Distributors Certification. And get registered with the AMFI (Association of Mutual Fund in India).

The Applicable Fee is Rs. 3000+ 18% GST and it has to be submitted in a Demand Draft.

Given below are the steps to become a Mutual Fund Agent and take your ARN registration number in India:

Becoming a Mutual Fund Agent when you are a Senior Citizen

Those senior citizens wanting to become Mutual Fund Agent or Distributor must attend CPE (Continuing Professional Education) Training module.

Then fill up the Application Form and Agreement to abide by the Code of Conduct as laid down by the AMFI.

Senior Citizens, who have cleared the CPE and their Application has been accepted. They will get issued the photo identity card bearing unique ARN, address, etc. Same as the one being issued to individual applicants.

The Validity period of the ARN code issued to the Senior Citizens is also the same as the others, i.e., 3-years.

The ARN Certificate is issued to all Individuals, as well as Companies, engaged in selling and trading of Mutual Fund Plans.

• Individuals get this in the form of an ID Card. This contains their photo, ARN number, name, address and the validity period.
• Whereas the firms or companies receive a Letter of Registration. This contains the unique ARN, name of the entity and the validity period of ARN.

Mutual Fund Training Institutes in India

• Forex Keys (VJS Academy), Vishakapatnam
• Kunjbihari S Goyal Online Academy for Learning and Development (GOLD), Mumbai
• Institute of Career In Financial Market, New Delhi
• Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
• Equity Analysis Inc., Mumbai
• New Era Institute of Professional Studies (NIPS), New Delhi
• Dalal Street Investor Academy, Pune
• Focus Educare Pvt Ltd, Bangalore
• CSE Institute of Capital Market, Kochi
• The Greed N Fear -Institute of technical analysis, Ahmedabad
• Datta Institute for Stock Market Education, Hyderabad
• Stock Market Institute (SMI), Bangalore
• Jain Arbitrage Destination, New Delhi

Subjects of the Training Programs

• History of Mutual Funds India and international,
• Types of Mutual Fund Products,
• Fund Structures, Organisation, Mergers, and Scheme Takeovers,
• Legal and Regulatory Environment, Compliances, Investor’s Rights, etc
• Understanding the Process to invest in Mutual Funds, Investment Objective, Prospectus, Offer Documents, and Key Information Memorandum,
• NAV Concepts and its Valuation,
• Accounting & Taxation,
• Managing Portfolio,
• Conducting Comparative Analysis,
• Measuring, Evaluating, and Tracking Mutual Fund Performance, Risks and Returns,
• Basics about Financial Planning,
• Developing Model and Well-Diversified Portfolio using a mix of Products,
• Marketing, Distribution, Sales and Investor Services,
• AMFI Code of Conduct – Ethics & Best Practices.

About AMFI Registration Number (ARN)

This is a Unique Number allotted to only those Mutual Fund Agents, Distributors, and Brokers who have cleared NISM Certification.

However, if you are a senior citizen, you should clear the CPE (Continuing Professional Education) to get this ARN.

This allotted ARN ID card contains the name of the AMC, a picture of the Cardholder, his ARN number, address, and its validity. It is issued to the companies and individuals engaged in Mutual Funds Trading, by the AMFI.

Without this ARN Card, you are not allowed to sell a Mutual Fund or even advice and recommend one.

It is essential that your clients know that you have this Card. That you are a Registered Member of the Mutual Fund industry. This is a good way to build trust and confidence amongst your customers. They know you would be following the rules, regulations, and standards of procedure, as laid down by the SEBI.

This ARN Code or NISM certificate is valid for only 3 years. After which you need to get it renewed. Renewal of ARN is a simple process.

What is Employee Unique Identification Number (EUIN)

It is a Unique Identity Number of the Employee, Customer Relationship Manager or the Salesperson of the Distributor who is in direct touch with the Client. He/she is the one transacting with the Investor for the sale of Mutual Fund Products. EUIN applies to the Sales Staff of the Non-Individual ARN holders.

• The ARN Application Form for such entities has to be necessarily accompanied by the Application for Registration of corporate employees.
• These employees would then, pass the test and register with AMFI, under the ARN of the employer.
• They would be issued EUIN Cards with their EUIN, his/her name, photo, and validity period of the EUIN. AMFI allots the EUIN to all the employees, who are registered with AMFI and have a valid registration.
• In other words, a Photo ID Card bearing EUIN is issued to the corporate employees.

It is mandatory to mention this EUIN on the Mutual Fund scheme application forms. Quoting EUIN is compulsory while advising transactions.

This number is provided by the AMFI, in addition to the ARN of the Distributor.

The purpose of the introduction of EUIN by SEBI was to prevent Sales in the name of the ARN Holder Entity even if that Employee/Relationship Manager/Salesperson has left the job with that Distributor.

EUIN Mapping

EUIN issued to the employees remains the same, even if they switch over to some other ARN holder and leave the existing employment. Only they should still be engaged in the sales or marketing of Mutual Fund products.

To make the changes in the AMFI records regarding the change in their ARN Holder, they have to submit a duly filled Form for Mapping EUIN. The situations to fill this Form have been stated as under:

• When the EUIN holder has disassociated from the present ARN holder.
• He/She has started own business of selling/marketing mutual funds.
• EUIN holder has changed employment and, thus, wants to be mapped to the ARN number of the present employer.
• For the cancellation of EUIN.

Under the scenarios mentioned above, this Form is to be submitted to CAMS along with the required documents.

AGNI – AMFI Guidelines and Norms for Intermediaries

To promote best practices and ethical standards while conducting the business of sale of Mutual Fund schemes, AMFI has laid down some broad guidelines and norms. It includes a Code of Conduct for the intermediaries, which will apply to ARMFA (AMFI Registered Mutual Fund Distributors).

AMFI believes that when the agents and the distributors make a sincere effort to follow these guidelines and the Code. It would benefit all the stakeholders – the investor, the intermediary, as well as the industry. Because honest and transparent practices will be followed in the area of sales and marketing.