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Chayaneer (GF), HS 45,
RD 27, BK A, Banani
Elite House (5th Floor),
54, Motijheel C/A
Atlas Rangs Plaza (6F),
7 Sk. Mujib Road, Agrabad

Columbia Shares & Securities Ltd.

Investing, Simplified

Facebook Linkedin Youtube

Opening
Hours:
9 am - 5 pm
Sun - Thurs

Quick Links

Open a BO Account
Deposit/Withdraw Funds
Mobile Trade Login
Access Online Portal
File a Complaint

Useful Links

Dhaka Stock Exchange
Bangladesh SEC
Central Depository
Bangladesh Bank
Institute of Capital Markets

Offices

Chayaneer (GF), HS 45,
RD 27, BK A, Banani
Elite House (5th Floor), 54, Motijheel Commercial Area
Atlas Rangs Plaza (6F),
7 Sk. Mujib Road, Agrabad

Columbia Shares & Securities Ltd.

Investing, Simplified

Facebook Linkedin Youtube

Opening
Hours:
9 am - 5 pm
Sun - Thurs

Quick Links

Open a BO Account
Deposit/Withdraw Funds
Mobile Trade Login
Access Online Portal
File a Complaint

Useful Links

Dhaka Stock Exchange
Bangladesh SEC
Central Depository
Bangladesh Bank
Institute of Capital Markets

Offices

Chayaneer (GF), HS 45,
RD 27, BK A, Banani
Elite House (5th Floor),
54, Motijheel C/A
Atlas Rangs Plaza (6F),
7 Sk. Mujib Road, Agrabad

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Capital Market Risk Assessment Survey

1.

On a TV game show, you can select one of the options below. Which one would you take?

1,000 BDT cash prize

50% chance of winning 5,000 BDT

25% chance of winning 10,000 BDT

5% possibility of winning 100,000 BDT

2.

How would your best friend describe you as a risk-taker?

A true gambler

A risk-taker who conducts thorough research

A cautious person

A risk-averse individual

3.

What is your level of experience with investing in stocks and mutual funds?

Uncomfortable

Moderately comfortable

Extremely comfortable

4.

A close friend and neighbor, an accomplished geologist, is gathering investors to fund an exploratory gold mining enterprise. If the initiative succeeds, it might return 50 to 100 times the initial investment. If the mine fails, the entire investment is worthless. Your acquaintance reckons that the chances of success are only 20%. What amount would you invest if you had the money?

Six months' salary

Three months' salary

One month's salary

None

5.

You have been handed 1,000 BDT on top of your existing assets. Which option seems more appealing to you?

A guaranteed 500 BDT gain

A 50-50 chance of gaining 1000 BDT or nothing at all

6.

You recently completed saving for a "once-in-a-lifetime" vacation. Unfortunately, you're laid off three weeks before your planned departure date. You can either:

Cancel your vacation

Take a shorter trip

Stick to your timetable to prepare for a job hunt

Consider extending your vacation to take advantage of the opportunity to travel first-class

7.

What is the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the term "risk"?

Loss

Uncertainty

Opportunity

Thrill

8.

Which of the four investment options do you prefer based on their best and worst case returns?

Best case: 200 BDT gain; worst case: 0 BDT gain or loss

Best case scenario: 800 BDT gain, worst case: 200 BDT loss

Best case gain: 2,600 BDT; worst case 800 BDT loss

4,800 BDT gain in best case and 2,400 BDT loss in worst case

9.

What would you do if you unexpectedly received 20,000 BDT to invest?

Deposit it in a bank account, money market account, or FDR

Invest in safe, high-quality bonds or bond mutual funds

Invest in stocks or mutual funds

10.

Experts believe that hard assets, such as gold, diamonds, collectibles, and real estate, will increase in value, while bond prices may decline. However, government bonds are generally considered safe. The majority of your investing assets are now in high-interest government bonds. What would you do?

Sell bonds, invest in hard assets, and borrow more funds for future purchases

Sell the bonds and invest the entire amount in hard assets

Sell them and split the proceeds between money market accounts and hard assets

Hold the bonds

11.

You have received 2,000 in addition to your existing assets. Would you rather?

Suffer a guaranteed loss of 500 BDT

Risk losing 1000 BDT in an attempt to prevent any loss

12.

If you had 20,000, which of the following investment ratio would you prefer? (Low Risk - Medium Risk - High Risk)

60-30-10

30-40-30

10-40-50

13.

Assume a relative leaves you a 100,000 inheritance with the condition that you invest the entire amount in one of the following options. Which one would you choose?

Commodities include gold, silver, and oil

A portfolio with 15 common bluechip stocks

A mutual fund that holds both stocks and bonds

A variety of stocks based on your friends recommendations

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Iram Hoque

Mohd. Iramul Hoque (Iram) completed his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering in 2018 from Purdue University.

He joined Deloitte Consulting LLP as a Consulting Analyst based out of New York City having previously worked in similar roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP & Landis+Gyr.

Iram left consulting and returned to Bangladesh to take up the family business. Realizing the opportunity in the capital market in Bangladesh, Iram worked relentlessly to found Columbia Shares & Securities Ltd in 2021.

Md Saiful Hoque

Md. Saiful Hoque received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Columbia University in 1986 followed by a master’s degree from Texas A&M University in 1988. Upon completion of his Graduate Degree, he joined Gulf Interstate Engineering Company in Houston, USA serving as a Project Engineer.

He returned to Bangladesh in 1992 to join Columbia Enterprise Ltd., the family business of Shipping and Freight Forwarding services. In addition, he has built flourishing businesses manufacturing Garment’s Accessories and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods.