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NEW QUESTION # 81
Your client has very limited investment knowledge and is confused about what is meant by "marginal tax rate". What do you tell him?

• A. It is the tax rate used in calculating taxable capital gains.
• B. It is the tax rate applied to the next dollar earned.
• C. It is the number used to gross-up Canadian dividend income.
• D. It is an amount resulting from dividing your total tax liability by your taxable income for the year.

Answer: B

Explanation:
Explanation
The marginal tax rate is the percentage of tax that an individual pays on the last dollar of income earned in a given year. It is also the tax rate that applies to any additional income earned in that year. The marginal tax rate varies depending on the individual's income level and tax bracket. For example, if an individual's taxable income for the year is $50,000 and the tax rate for that income bracket is 20%, then the marginal tax rate is
20%. This means that the individual pays 20% tax on the last dollar of income earned, as well as on any additional income earned above $50,000.
References = Canadian Investment Funds Course, Unit 5: Types of Investments, Lesson 6: Taxation, Section
5.6.1: Income Tax 1; CIFC prepkit, Chapter 5: Types of Investments, Question 5.6.1 2

NEW QUESTION # 82
Xerxes, 45 years old, is a successful architect, having an annual income of $185,000. He has around $10,000 in his non-registered account, which he is looking to invest in a tax-efficient manner.
From the following options, which would be the most tax-efficient?

• A. target date fund
• B. Canadian equity index fund
• C. asset allocation fund
• D. bond fund

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION # 83
One of your clients, Rakesh, had a portfolio composed of 60% ABC Equity Fund and 40% ABC Bond Fund.
Since equities were performing much better than fixed income, he had increased his holdings in ABC Equity Fund to 70% and had reduced his holding in ABC Bond Fund to 30% of his portfolio.
After benefitting the growth in his ABC Equity Fund for over 2 years, Rakesh is uncomfortable with this heavy exposure to equity funds and decides to rebalance his portfolio back to 60% of ABC Equity Fund and
40% of ABC Bond Fund.
He instructs you to switch 10% of the portfolio from the ABC Equity Fund to the ABC Bond Fund.
Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A. Rakesh will not be subjected to a switch fee if his equity fund is a low-load fund.
• B. Rakesh will not be subjected to a switch fee if it is outlined in the prospectus.
• C. Rakesh will not be subjected to a switch fee if his equity fund is a no-load fund.
• D. Rakesh will not be subjected to a switch fee if his original units were purchased with a sales charge.

Answer: B

Explanation:
Explanation
Rakesh will not be subjected to a switch fee if it is outlined in the prospectus. A switch fee is a charge that may apply when an investor switches from one fund to another within the same fund family. The prospectus is the legal document that provides information about the fund, including its fees and charges. If the prospectus states that there is no switch fee or that there are certain conditions under which the switch fee is waived, then Rakesh will not have to pay a switch fee. The type of fund (no-load, low-load, or sales charge) does not determine whether there is a switch fee or not, as different fund families may have different policies regarding switch fees. References: Mutual Fund Fees, Prospectus

NEW QUESTION # 84
Ai Fen has recently become registered to sell mutual funds with Acadian Eastern Financial, a mutual fund dealer. Ai Fen determined that with her background of being a Chartered Financial Analyst, she can help people understand the nature of investing more easily than others in her field.
Which registration category will need to be prominently noted on Ai Fen's business card to comply with the
"holding out rule"?

• A. Investment Representative
• B. Chartered Financial Analyst
• C. Dealing Representative
• D. Registered Representative

Answer: C

NEW QUESTION # 85
Robin is preparing for a client meeting. She is gathering information about a mutual fund that she would like to recommend to her client. Which of the following documents would be considered sales communication?

• A. marketing brochure
• B. fund facts
• C. annual information form
• D. the prospectus

Answer: A

Explanation:
Explanation
Sales communication is any written or electronic communication that is intended to promote the sale of a mutual fund, or to influence a person to buy or sell a mutual fund. Sales communication includes any advertisement, brochure, report, newsletter, or other material that is distributed to existing or potential clients.
A marketing brochure is an example of sales communication, as it is designed to inform and persuade clients about the features and benefits of a mutual fund. A prospectus, a fund facts, and an annual information form are not considered sales communication, as they are legal documents that provide essential information about a mutual fund, such as its investment objectives, strategies, risks, fees, and performance. These documents are required by securities regulators and must be delivered to investors before or after they purchase a mutual fund.
References = Canadian Investment Funds Course, Unit 7: The Regulatory Environment, Lesson 2: Sales Communication, Section 7.2.1: Definition and Scope of Sales Communication1; CIFC prepkit, Chapter 7: The Regulatory Environment, Question 7.2.1 2

NEW QUESTION # 86
Frederic recently sold his units in a US dollar (USD) denominated mutual fund. He wants to convert the proceeds back to Canadian dollars (CAD). If he received proceeds of $1,200 USD from the sale and the exchange rate is $1 CAD for $0.99 USD, how much will Frederic receive in Canadian dollars?

• A. $1,320.00
• B. $1-188.00
• C. $1,200.00
• D. $1, 12.12

Answer: D

Explanation:
Explanation
To convert the proceeds from USD to CAD, Frederic needs to divide the amount in USD by the exchange rate.
The exchange rate is $1 CAD for $0.99 USD, which means that $0.99 USD is equivalent to $1 CAD.
Therefore, Frederic will receive

CAD in Canadian dollars. References: Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) | IFSE Institute, Unit 8, Lesson 2

NEW QUESTION # 87
Felipe is a Dealing Representative who is developing a non-registered investment solution for Laryssa. Felipe is debating between recommending either mutual fund trusts or mutual fund corporations. He wants to recommend an investment that reduces Laryssa's exposure to taxation.
Which feature may influence his recommendation?

• A. Any income received by a mutual fund corporation is distributed in the form of either capital gains or Canadian dividends.
• B. Distributions from mutual fund corporations are not taxable to investors.
• C. Capital losses may be distributed from mutual fund corporations.
• D. Mutual fund trusts can only distribute capital gains and Canadian dividends.

Answer: A

Explanation:
Explanation
A mutual fund corporation is a type of mutual fund structure that is organized as a corporation and issues different classes of shares to investors. A mutual fund corporation has the ability to allocate its income and expenses among the different classes of shares, and to distribute any income received by the corporation in the form of either capital gains or Canadian dividends. These types of distributions are taxed at lower rates than interest or foreign income, which may reduce the tax liability of the investors. A mutual fund corporation can also use capital losses to offset capital gains, and carry them forward or back to reduce taxable income in other years.
References = Canadian Investment Funds Course, Unit 6: Mutual Funds, Lesson 2: Mutual Fund Structures, Section 6.2.2: Mutual Fund Corporations1; CIFC prepkit, Chapter 6: Mutual Funds, Question 6.2.2 2

NEW QUESTION # 88
Loretta is looking for a well diversified equity fund. Her ideal mutual fund would hold investments within and outside Canada. Although she is seeking growth, Loretta also wants a mutual fund that invests in quality companies.
Which of the following mutual funds would be the best choice for Loretta?

• A. Dominion International Growth Fund - this international equity fund invests in small and medium sized companies in countries all around the world.
• B. Polar Global Blue Chip Equity Fund - this global equity fund invests in large, established companies in mostly stable and mature foreign markets.
• C. Lennox Energy Fund - this sector fund invests primarily in Canadian oil and gas companies that sell both to domestic and foreign markets.
• D. Auric Precious Metals Fund - this sector fund invests in Canadian companies that participate in the precious metals sector such as owning mines in foreign countries.

Answer: B

Explanation:
Explanation
Loretta is looking for a well diversified equity fund that invests both within and outside Canada. She also wants a fund that invests in quality companies, which implies that she prefers lower risk and higher stability. A global equity fund would meet her criteria, as it can invest in any country, including Canada, and diversify across different regions and markets. A global equity fund that focuses on large, established companies, also known as blue chip stocks, would also suit her preference for quality and stability, as these companies tend to have strong financial performance, competitive advantages, and consistent dividends. Therefore, the Polar Global Blue Chip Equity Fund would be the best choice for Loretta among the given options.
References: Canadian Investment Funds Course, Unit 6, Section 6.2

NEW QUESTION # 89
Solomon is a Dealing Representative who is excited about a new equity fund his dealer recently approved. He thinks investors will be attracted to the fund's historical performance. He has a prospective new client, Madira, who is 25 years old. Madira has invested in mutual funds before, but not with Solomon's dealer. She has made an appointment to open a new RRSP with Solomon's firm.
What does Solomon need to do to make this a suitable recommendation?

• A. Rely on the risk rating of the mutual fund when offering an investment solution.
• B. Identify how the proposed investment is in alignment with the investor's profile and holdings.
• C. Show from past fund performance, that mutual fund costs are not important if there are high returns.
• D. Match the past rates of return of the mutual fund with what is the anticipated rate of return.

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION # 90
Douglas, aged 73, won a lottery prize of $100,000 last week. Today he contacted Vincent, his Dealing Representative, with instructions to contribute the winnings to his registered retirement income fund (RRIF) account.
Which of the following statement about RRIF is CORRECT?

• A. Deposits to RRIFs cannot be withdrawn for 5 years.
• B. Deposits to a RRIF entitle Douglas to a tax deduction.
• C. Deposits into RRIFs are not permitted.
• D. Withdrawals from a non-qualifying RRIF are not taxable.

Answer: C

Explanation:
Explanation
A RRIF is a retirement income option that allows you to withdraw income from the savings accumulated under your RRSP. You cannot contribute new amounts to a RRIF. You can only transfer funds from your RRSP or another RRIF to your RRIF.
References = IFSE CIFC Module 6: Registered Plans, page 6-11. Can I deposit money in an RRIF? | Fonds FTQ

NEW QUESTION # 91
Jehona is a Dealing Representative with Vista Wealth Investments Inc., a mutual fund dealer in Ontario and Nova Scotia. Jehona has reviewed her client Sokol's account and wants to adjust the holdings and re-balance the portfolio. Which of the following statements about Jehona's permitted activities is CORRECT?

• A. If Jehona wants to execute trades for Sokol's account, Sokol must provide his specific authorization before the trades are entered.
• B. If Sokol has given Jehona discretionary trading authority, Jehona can process trades in the account without Sokol's pre-approval.
• C. If Jehona wants to execute the trades without Sokol's pre-approval, Sokol must first appoint Jehona as his Power of Attorney.
• D. If Sokol has signed a Limited Authorization Form, Jehona can process the trades in the account without Sokol's pre-approval.

Answer: A

Explanation:
Explanation
The statement that is correct about Jehona's permitted activities is option B. According to Section 13.3 of National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations (NI
31-103), registered individuals must not engage in discretionary trading, meaning that they must not execute a transaction for a client's account without the specific authorization of the client before the transaction.
Therefore, if Jehona wants to execute trades for Sokol's account, Sokol must provide his specific authorization before the trades are entered. The other statements are not correct about Jehona's permitted activities. Option A is false because a Limited Authorization Form does not allow Jehona to process trades in the account without Sokol's pre-approval; rather, it allows Jehona to accept instructions from a third party authorized by Sokol, such as a spouse or a lawyer. Option C is false because Sokol cannot give Jehona discretionary trading authority, as it is prohibited by NI 31-103 for mutual fund dealers and their representatives. Option D is false because appointing Jehona as his Power of Attorney does not allow Jehona to execute trades without Sokol's pre-approval; rather, it allows Jehona to act on behalf of Sokol in legal and financial matters, subject to certain conditions and limitations. References: [Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations], [Discretionary Trading | GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca], [Limited Authorization Form | IFIC],
[Power of Attorney | GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca]

NEW QUESTION # 92
Maxine is a portfolio manager who 15 years ago, purchased 100 shares of Never2Tacky, a social media corporation for Aspirations Global Technology Fund. She purchased the stock when it was trading at $10. Last year, the peak market price was $120. Presently, it is trading at $99. News agencies are now reporting that additional regulations regarding social media companies are about to be agreed upon by G7 countries. Maxine is concerned the market value of Never2Tacky is going to drop. She buys a put option with an exercise price of $95 with an expiry of 9 months.
What type of strategy is Maxine using?

• A. Hedging
• B. Speculating
• C. Passively managing
• D. Modern portfolio theory

Answer: A

NEW QUESTION # 93
Sachin owns units of a long-term bond fund. He has heard that the Bank of Canada is likely to make it more expensive to borrow money. He is worried that the value of his investment is going to drop. What sort of investing risk is Sachin experiencing?

• A. inflation risk
• B. market risk
• C. interest rate risk
• D. liquidity risk

Answer: C

Explanation:
Explanation
Sachin is experiencing interest rate risk, which is the risk that changes in interest rates will affect the value of fixed income securities. When interest rates rise, bond prices fall, and vice versa. This is because investors will demand a higher yield to invest in bonds that pay a lower coupon rate than the prevailing market rate.
Therefore, if the Bank of Canada makes it more expensive to borrow money, the existing bonds in Sachin's fund will become less attractive and their prices will drop. Interest rate risk is measured by a fixed income security's duration, with longer-term bonds having a greater price sensitivity to rate changes. Sachin can reduce his interest rate risk by diversifying his bond maturities or hedging using interest rate derivatives1.
References: Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 3: Risk and Return2

NEW QUESTION # 94
Sheldon is a 25 year old graphic designer. He has just started working and saves regularly. Apart from his regular salary he also earns extra money from freelancing after office hours and during weekends. His earnings from his freelance work are sufficient for meeting his living expenses. He saves the entire amount of his salary. He has heard about lifecycle funds but has come to you for additional information.
Which of the following statement about lifecycle funds is TRUE?

• A. Investor income is the only basis for changing the asset allocation of a lifecycle mutual fund.
• B. As Sheldon gets older, the life cycle asset allocation changes from more risky to less risky.
• C. The asset allocation of a lifecycle fund is set based on the age demographic of its unitholders and remains the same for the time frame of the lifecycle fund.
• D. All lifecycle funds start with equal allocations to cash, fixed income and equities before being re-balanced.

Answer: B

NEW QUESTION # 95
At the close of business, Great Lengths Equity Fund had total assets of $135 million and total liabilities of $10 million. They had 11 million units outstanding. In addition, their current assets totalled $13 million and current liabilities were $3 million. Which of the following statements regarding Great Lengths Equity Fund's net asset value per unit (NAVPU) is correct?

• A. Great Lengths Equity Fund's NAVPU is $11.36.
• B. There is not enough information available to calculate the NAVPU.
• C. Current assets and current liabilities are used in the NAVPU calculation.
• D. The NAVPU is the total liabilities divided by the number of outstanding units.

Answer: A

NEW QUESTION # 96
Which of the following is a characteristic of a bond fund?

• A. Securities regulation specifies that bond funds must invest in investment grade bonds.
• B. Income from a bond fund will primarily be interest but may also be capital gains
• C. Bond funds are very low risk because they never go down in value.
• D. If interest rates rise the value of a bond fund will also tend to rise.

Answer: B

Explanation:
Explanation
A bond fund is a mutual fund that invests primarily in bonds and other debt securities. Income from a bond fund will primarily be interest but may also be capital gains if the fund sells bonds that have appreciated in value. Bond funds are not very low risk because they can fluctuate in value depending on interest rate changes and credit risk. If interest rates rise, the value of a bond fund will tend to fall because existing bonds will become less attractive than new bonds with higher rates. Securities regulation does not specify that bond funds must invest in investment grade bonds, although some funds may have this as an investment objective or policy. References: What Is a Bond Fund?

NEW QUESTION # 97
Your client, Cosmo, recently inherited $50,000 from his uncle. He wants to use this money towards his retirement savings. Cosmo is a 50-year old, self-employed carpenter and he earns on average $65,000 per year. He has a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) with the bank worth $425,000 and a tax-free savings account (TFSA) worth $46,000. He started saving when he was 25 years old and has always made his own investment decisions. His money is mostly invested in balanced funds. He feels most comfortable with these types of mutual funds since they offer potential investment growth but without being too aggressive. Cosmo has no other assets.
What additional information do you need about Cosmo to fulfill your know your client obligation?

• A. risk tolerance
• B. time horizon
• C. investment objectives
• D. income and net worth

Answer: A

Explanation:
Explanation
To fulfill the know your client (KYC) obligation, an advisor must collect and document information about the client's personal and financial situation, investment objectives, risk tolerance, and investment knowledge. The KYC rule is a regulatory requirement that ensures that the advisor understands the client's needs and goals, and provides suitable recommendations that match the client's profile. In this case, Cosmo has provided some information about his personal and financial situation, such as his age, occupation, income, assets, and inheritance. He has also given some indication of his investment objectives, such as saving for retirement, and his investment knowledge, such as making his own investment decisions and preferring balanced funds.
However, he has not disclosed his risk tolerance, which is his willingness and ability to accept fluctuations in the value of his investments. Risk tolerance is an important factor that affects the choice of investment strategies and products. Therefore, to complete the KYC process, the advisor needs to obtain additional information about Cosmo's risk tolerance. References:
Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) Study Guide, Chapter 1: The Investment Funds Industry, Section 1.4: The Know Your Client (KYC) Rule, page 1-111 Know Your Client (KYC) Definition - Investopedia2

NEW QUESTION # 98
If an investor was looking for an investment with a risk equal to that of the market, which factor would she want in an investment?

• A. a standard deviation of 1
• B. a standard deviation of 0
• C. a beta of 1
• D. a beta of 0

Answer: C

Explanation:
Explanation
Beta is a measure of the systematic risk of an investment, which is the risk that is related to the movements of the market as a whole. Beta compares the volatility of an investment to the volatility of the market. A beta of 1 means that the investment has the same level of risk as the market, and it tends to move in the same direction and magnitude as the market. A beta of 0 means that the investment has no correlation with the market, and it is unaffected by market fluctuations. A beta greater than 1 means that the investment is more risky than the market, and it tends to amplify the market movements. A beta less than 1 means that the investment is less risky than the market, and it tends to dampen the market movements. Therefore, if an investor was looking for an investment with a risk equal to that of the market, she would want a beta of 1. References:
Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) Study Guide, Chapter 4: Mutual Funds, Section 4.5: Risk and Return of Mutual Funds, page 4-231 Beta Definition - Investopedia2

NEW QUESTION # 99
During the calendar year, Firmansyah received a $1,800 eligible dividend from a large Canadian bank and a foreign, dividend from his The USD/CAD exchange rates is 1.3605.
Firmansyah's federal marginal tax bracket is 29%. The enhanced dividend gross-up rate is 38% and the federal dividend tax credit rate for eligible dividends is 15%.
What federal tax liability will be due from the investment income?

• A. $695.76
• B. $522.00
• C. $870.00
• D. $348.00

Answer: A

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