Statestreet HCL Services Financial Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Good, anput stock market and investment banking

Q1. Capital market, stock, derivatives, about strength and weakness
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Q1. Question related to derivatives swap option.
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Q2. Question related to previous experience.
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Financial topics , Aptitude, Reasoning

Q1. Basic Finance and accounting rules and definition
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Q2. Golden Rule of accounting
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The Golden Rule of accounting is to record debit and credit transactions accurately and equally.
• Every transaction should have equal debit and credit amounts

• Assets = Liabilities + Equity

• Example: If a company purchases inventory for $100, the entry should be a debit of $100 to inventory and a credit of $100 to cash or accounts payable

• The rule ensures accuracy and balance in financial statements
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All questions related to share market ba

Q1. For freshers they checking only understanding of capital market and its process
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Q2. Secondary market, difference between share and fixed income Derivatives types Net assets value, trial balance etc
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Q3. Tell me about ur self
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Q4. Are you ok for night shift
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Q5. Are comfortable for location
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Yes, I am comfortable with the location.
• I am open to working in different locations.

• I have experience working in diverse locations.

• I am willing to relocate if required.

• I have researched and familiarized myself with the location of the company.
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Logical Reasoning , Quantitative Aptitude

Q1. What is Equity, Mutual fund ,Derivative
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Equity represents ownership in a company, mutual funds pool money from multiple investors to invest in securities, and derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset.
• Equity is ownership in a company, represented by shares of stock

• Mutual funds pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of securities

• Derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derive...read more
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Q2. What is mean by Derivative
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A derivative is a financial contract whose value is derived from the performance of an underlying asset, index, or interest rate.
• Derivatives can be used for hedging, speculation, or arbitrage

• Common types of derivatives include options, futures, forwards, and swaps

• Derivatives allow investors to take leveraged positions in the market

• Derivatives are often used to manage risk in portfolios
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Q3. Mutual fund , Equity
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Q1. Ok with night shift
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Reasoning, Grammar, quantitive aptitude

Q1. What is mean by mutual fund ?
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A mutual fund is a type of investment vehicle consisting of a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities, managed by a professional fund manager.
• Mutual funds pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of securities.

• Investors buy shares in the mutual fund, which represents a portion of the holdings in the fund.

• Mutual funds are managed by professional fund managers who make investment de...read more
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Q2. What is mean by financial markets
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Financial markets refer to platforms where buyers and sellers trade financial assets such as stocks, bonds, currencies, and commodities.
• Financial markets facilitate the flow of capital between investors and borrowers.

• They provide liquidity and price discovery for financial assets.

• Examples include stock exchanges like NYSE and NASDAQ, bond markets, forex markets, and commodity markets.
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Q3. What is mean by derivatives
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Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is derived from an underlying asset or group of assets.
• Derivatives can be used for hedging, speculation, or arbitrage.

• Common types of derivatives include options, futures, forwards, and swaps.

• Derivatives allow investors to take on leverage and potentially amplify returns.

• They can be used to manage risk by offsetting potential losses in one asset with gains in another.

• De...read more
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Q4. What is mean by equity
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Equity represents ownership in a company and is calculated as assets minus liabilities.
• Equity is the value of an asset after deducting any liabilities associated with that asset.

• It represents the ownership interest in a company and can be in the form of common stock, preferred stock, or retained earnings.

• Equity can also refer to the value of a property or investment after subtracting any debts or mortgages.

• In accountin...read more
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Q1. Gross domestic product of India
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Gross domestic product (GDP) of India is the total value of all goods and services produced in the country in a year.
• India is one of the fastest growing major economies in the world.

• GDP is an important indicator of a country's economic health.

• In 2020, India's GDP contracted by 7.3% due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• The GDP growth rate is calculated by comparing the GDP of one year to the GDP of the previous ye
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Q1. Comfortable with night shift ?
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Q2. Willing to relocate?
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