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NEW QUESTION # 47
The owners of Underground Airways Ltd. want to take their privately owned corporation public through an initial public offering (IPO). They are speaking to a specialist from an investment dealer to determinewhether it would be advisable to become listed on a stock exchange or the over-the-counter (OTC) market.
In comparing the two options, which of the following considerations is TRUE?
- A. Underground would still be directly involved in the trading of their shares on either market.
- B. Underground would be subject to less stringent listing requirements if they chose the stock exchange as compared to the OTC market.
- C. A stock exchange listing would provide Underground with greater market exposure and public confidence than listing on the OTC market.
- D. If Underground chose to list on the OTC market, there would be no secondary market available for investors.
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 48
Which of the following individuals would qualify for a full or partial Old Age Security (OAS) pension?
- A. Donald, who is 65 years old and has lived in Canada since his birth but worked in Australia for the past
10 years. - B. Lenny, who is 65 years old and was born and raised in Canada, but lived in Jamaica from ages 25 to 65.
- C. Katrina, who is 75 years old and just immigrated to Canada from the U.S. last month.
- D. Marcus, who is 60 years old, a Canadian citizen, and has lived in Canada for 20 years.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
Lenny would qualify for a partial OAS pension, because he meets the following criteria:
*He is 65 years old or older.
*He is a Canadian citizen or a legal resident at the time of his OAS pension application.
*He has resided in Canada for at least 10 years since the age of 18.
The amount of his partial OAS pension would be proportional to the number of years he has lived in Canada after the age of 18, divided by 40. For example, if he has lived in Canada for 15 years, he would receive 15/40 or 37.5% of the full OAS pension1 References = web search results from search_web(query="Old Age Security pension eligibility")
NEW QUESTION # 49
Jasmine received an inheritance from her grandmother of $10,000. She wants to invest her money wisely. She has seen in the news that a particular energy company is doing very well and has good prospects. She has also seen how volatile its share price has been in the last year. She knows the risks of the resource sector and wants to invest but is not comfortable with so much volatility. Which of the following mutual fund benefits would address her concern?
- A. diversification
- B. convenience
- C. low cost
- D. liquidity
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Diversification is the mutual fund benefit that would address Jasmine's concern about volatility.
Diversification means spreading investments across different asset classes, sectors, regions, and companies to reduce risk and volatility. A mutual fund provides diversification by pooling money from many investors and investing in a portfolio of securities that meet the fund's investment objective and strategy. By investing in a mutual fund, Jasmine can gain exposure to the energy sector without putting all her money in one company.
She can also benefit from the professional management and research of the fund manager, who can select and monitor the best securities for the fund. References: Mutual Funds, Diversification
NEW QUESTION # 50
Your client Charlie is thinking about making a large investment into the Sentinel Canadian Equity Fund on December 15. The ex-dividend date for the mutual fund is December 20. What advice would you give Charlie to avoid the tax trap?
- A. Make the purchase on December 15 but choose to receive the distributions in cash.
- B. Purchase the mutual fund before the ex-dividend date of December 20.
- C. Make the purchase on December 15 but choose to reinvest the distributions.
- D. Purchase the mutual fund after the ex-dividend date of December 20.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
A tax trap is a situation where an investor buys a mutual fund just before its ex-dividend date and ends up paying taxes on the distributions that they receive shortly after. This reduces their after-tax return and erodes their capital. To avoid the tax trap, it is advisable to buy the mutual fund after the ex-dividend date, when the fund's net asset value (NAV) drops by the amount of the distribution. This way, the investor does not receive any taxable income and preserves their capital. Therefore, you should advise Charlie to purchase the Sentinel Canadian Equity Fund after December 20, when the fund goes ex-dividend.
References: Canadian Investment Funds Course, Unit 8, Section 8.2; 4; 5; 6
NEW QUESTION # 51
On January 2nd of this year Evan purchased 500 preferred shares of Ingram Ltd. The preferred shares have a par value of $25 per share and a quarterly dividend of $0.98 per share. They also give Evan the option to sell the shares back to Ingram at par value any time from now until September 1st two years from now. What type of preferred shares does Evan own?
- A. retractable
- B. convertible
- C. redeemable
- D. participating
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 52
What information does Fund Facts provide to potential investors?
- A. How to calculate the taxes owed from investment income.
- B. The remuneration paid to the Independent Review Committee.
- C. What the mutual fund is currently investing in.
- D. The portfolio management strategy that is used.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
A Fund Facts document is a summary disclosure document that provides key information about a mutual fund, such as its investment objectives, risks, past performance, and fees. One of the information items that a Fund Facts document provides to potential investors is what the mutual fund is currently investing in, such as its top 10 holdings, asset mix, geographic allocation, and sector allocation. A Fund Facts document does not provide information on how to calculate taxes, portfolio management strategy, or remuneration of the Independent Review Committee. References: Fund facts guide | Sun Life Global Investments, Mutual Funds - Fund Facts | ScotiaFunds
NEW QUESTION # 53
At 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 6, the following information is collected for the Marigold Canadian Dividend Fund:
What is the net asset value per unit NAVPU for the Marigold Canadian Dividend Fund for July 6?
- A. $9.27
- B. $7.19
- C. $8.25
- D. $7.65
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
This is the net asset value per unit (NAVPU) for the Marigold Canadian Dividend Fund for July 6. The NAVPU is calculated by dividing the net asset value (NAV) of the fund by the number of units outstanding. In this case, the NAVPU is $8.25 ($45,668,900 / 5,564,443).
The NAV is the value of a fund's assets minus the value of its liabilities. The value of assets is the value of all the securities in the portfolio, plus any cash and cash equivalents, plus any accrued income for the day. The value of liabilities is the value of all short-term and long-term liabilities, plus any accrued expenses for the day. The NAV is usually expressed on a per-share or per-unit basis, which is the NAVPU.
The NAVPU is the price at which investors can buy or sell units of the fund. It is determined at the end of each trading day based on the closing market prices of the portfolio's securities. The NAVPU can change daily depending on the performance of the securities in the fund and the fund's expenses.
NEW QUESTION # 54
Quintin has been a Dealing Representative for Global Maximum Financial for 5 years. Today, he opened an account for his new client, Reginald. In addition to opening a new account, Reginald agreed to accept Quintin's investment recommendation and placed a purchase order to buy units of the Global Maximum Value Equity fund.
Quintin informed his Branch Manager Lupita about this new account on the same day the purchase order was received. Lupita told Quintin that she would complete her review of the New Client Application Form (NCAF) by no later than tomorrow.
Which statement regarding this new account opening is CORRECT?
- A. Lupita has two business days from the date of opening the new account to approve the NCAF completed by Quintin.
- B. Unless Quintin is presently under probation, he does not need Lupita's approval regarding the NCAF.
- C. Quintin cannot accept purchase orders from a client until Lupita completes her review of the NCAF.
- D. Quintin and Lupita are both following proper procedure regarding new account openings and purchase orders.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the MFDA Rules, a Dealing Representative must not accept any purchase orders from a client until the Branch Manager or other designated person has reviewed and approved the New Client Application Form (NCAF) for the client. This is to ensure that the Dealing Representative has obtained and verified all the necessary information about the client, such as identity, investment objectives, risk tolerance, financial situation, and suitability of investments. The review and approval of the NCAF must be completed before any trades are executed for the client, unless there are exceptional circumstances that justify a delay. In this case, Quintin should have waited for Lupita's approval of the NCAF before placing the purchase order for Reginald.
References: 1: MFDA Rules as at December 31, 2021 - MFDA 2 (Rule 2.2.4)
NEW QUESTION # 55
Derek submits an order to sell 300 units of the Evergreen Canadian Mortgage Fund at 8:00 p.m. EST on Friday, January 6. His proceeds will be based on the net asset value per unit (NAVPU) for which day (assume no holidays)?
- A. Friday, January 6
- B. Wednesday, January 11
- C. Tuesday, January 10
- D. Monday, January 9
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
Mutual fund orders placed after the market closes are processed using the next business day's net asset value per unit (NAVPU). Since Derek submitted his sell order at 8:00 p.m. EST on Friday, January 6 (after the close of the markets), his proceeds will be based on the NAVPU for Monday, January 9, the next business day.
References: This information is consistent with the standard practice for mutual fund transactions as outlined in the Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC). The CIFC materials provided by IFSE Institute (https://www.ifse.ca/courselist/canadian-investment-funds-course-cifc/ and https://www.ifse.ca/resources/) cover the procedures and timings related to mutual fund transactions.
NEW QUESTION # 56
Which of the following statements is true when comparing fund of funds to traditional mutual funds?
- A. Fund of funds have more asset class options available and lower fees than traditional mutual funds.
- B. Fund of funds have more fee structure options available and lower fees than traditional mutual funds.
- C. Since fund of funds invest primarily outside Canada, they will have higher fees than traditional mutual funds.
- D. Fund of funds have higher fees than traditional mutual funds since there are two sets of management fees.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
A fund of funds is a mutual fund that invests in other mutual funds. This means that there are two levels of management fees: one for the fund of funds itself and one for the underlying funds. Therefore, fund of funds have higher fees than traditional mutual funds that invest directly in securities. References: Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) | IFSE Institute, Unit 6, Lesson 2
NEW QUESTION # 57
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 original units were purchased with a sales charge.
- B. Rakesh will not be subjected to a switch fee if his equity fund is a no-load fund.
- C. Rakesh will not be subjected to a switch fee if it is outlined in the prospectus.
- D. Rakesh will not be subjected to a switch fee if his equity fund is a low-load fund.
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 58
Last year Peter's earned income from employment was $50,000.
Last year, after receiving a $2 per share in dividends from 500 shares in ABC Inc., a publicly-traded Canadian corporation, he sold his shares. The sale resulted in a capital gain of $15,000.
Based on the tax rates mentioned above, what is Peter's net federal tax liability for the year? (Round to 2 decimal places).
- A. $9,193.69
- B. $9,953.30
- C. $9,113.53
- D. $9,696.15
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
To calculate Peter's net federal tax liability for the year, we need to follow these steps:
* Step 1: Calculate Peter's taxable income. This is the amount of income that is subject to federal income tax. It is equal to his earned income from employment plus his net capital gain plus his grossed-up dividend income. A net capital gain is 50% of the capital gain realized from selling an asset. A grossed-up dividend income is the actual dividend received plus a percentage of the dividend that reflects the corporate tax paid by the issuer. According to the image, the dividend gross-up rate is
15.02%. Therefore, Peter's taxable income is:
50000+0.5*15000+(500*2)*(1+0.1502)=68251.00
* Step 2: Apply the federal tax rates to Peter's taxable income according to the tax brackets shown in the image. The federal tax rates are progressive, meaning that higher income is taxed at higher rates.
Therefore, Peter's federal tax before credits is:
0.15*(485350)+0.205*(6825148535)=11293.69
* Step 3: Subtract the federal tax credits from Peter's federal tax before credits. A tax credit is an amount that reduces the tax payable by a taxpayer. There are two types of federal tax credits: non-refundable and refundable. Non-refundable tax credits can only reduce the tax payable to zero, but not below zero.
* Refundable tax credits can reduce the tax payable below zero, resulting in a refund to the taxpayer. In this question, we assume that Peter only has two non-refundable tax credits: the basic personal amount and the dividend tax credit. The basic personal amount is a fixed amount that every taxpayer can claim to reduce their taxable income. According to this site, the basic personal amount for 2021 is $13,808.
The dividend tax credit is a percentage of the grossed-up dividend income that reflects the corporate tax paid by the issuer and avoids double taxation. According to this site, the federal dividend tax credit rate for eligible dividends in 2021 is 15.0198%. Therefore, Peter's federal tax credits are:
0.15*13808+0.150198*(500*2)*0.1502=2100
* Step 4: Subtract Peter's federal tax credits from his federal tax before credits to get his net federal tax liability. This is the amount of federal income tax that Peter has to pay or has overpaid for the year.
Therefore, Peter's net federal tax liability is:
11293.692100=9193.69
Hence, option B is correct. References: Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) | IFSE Institute, Federal Income Tax Rates for Canada - TurboTax Canada Tips, Capital Gains Tax in Canada | Wealthsimple, Dividend Tax Credit | TurboTax Canada Tips, Basic Personal Amount (BPA)
NEW QUESTION # 59
Terri, 30 years old, is the marketing manager at Provincial Winery with an average annual income of $60,000.
Her spouse Yvette, 28 years old, is a project manager with a telecommunications firm earning
$70,000 per year. You are helping them to organize their investments and are trying to assess their financial resources.
Which of the following is the best question to ask?
- A. What is your investment experience?
- B. Do you have pension plans at work?
- C. Do you have any children?
- D. When do you need the money?
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
One of the steps in the Know Your Client (KYC) rule is to assess the client's financial resources, which include their income, assets, liabilities, and net worth. Asking about pension plans at work is a relevant question to determine the client's sources of income and potential retirement savings. Pension plans can also affect the client's risk tolerance and investment objectives, as they may provide a stable and guaranteed income in the future. Asking about children, money needs, and investment experience are also important questions, but they relate to other aspects of the KYC rule, such as personal circumstances, time horizon, and investment knowledge. 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 - Investopedia
NEW QUESTION # 60
Your client, James, would like to work beyond the normal retirement age. He comes to you for advice on his registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). What are the rules regarding terminating an RRSP?
- A. James must terminate the plan by the end of the year he turns 67.
- B. James must terminate the plan by the end of the year he turns 70.
- C. James must terminate the plan by the end of the year he turns 71.
- D. James must terminate the plan by the end of the year he turns 65.
Answer: C
Explanation:
According to the Canadian Investment Funds Course, an RRSP is a retirement savings plan that allows individuals to defer taxes on their contributions and investment income until they withdraw the funds.
However, an RRSP cannot be held indefinitely and must be terminated by the end of the year the annuitant turns 71. At that point, the annuitant has three options to withdraw the funds from the RRSP:
Make a lump-sum withdrawal, which is subject to withholding tax and income tax.
Convert the RRSP to a registered retirement income fund (RRIF), which provides a steady stream of income with a minimum amount that must be withdrawn each year.
Purchase an annuity, which offers a guaranteed income for life or for a specified period.
References: 1: Canadian Investment Funds Course - IFSE Institute 2 (Unit 9: Retirement)
NEW QUESTION # 61
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 # 62
What purpose does it serve for non-money market mutual funds to hold money market instruments?
- A. They ensure that the fair market value of a mutual fund will not drop below a minimal market value.
- B. If the portfolio manager has an immediate need for cash, money market instruments are relatively easy to liquidate.
- C. They are purchased by non-money market funds to satisfy the regulatory requirement of fund diversification.
- D. Money market instruments primarily generate investment income that provides investors with preferential tax treatment.
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 63
Which of the following Dealing Representatives has fulfilled their "Know Your Product" obligation?
- A. Otev meets with his client, Saeed. Saeed's brother invested in the Navigator Eastern Asia Fund and it provided great returns. When Saeed asks Otev if the Navigator Fund or something similar is available through his firm, Otev doesn't know and doesn't look it up.
- B. Godfried opens an account for his new client, Nadia. When the investments from her previous dealer are transferred in, Godfried sells the investments. Nadia becomes very upset when she is charged $4,329 in redemption fees that neither she nor Godfried expected.
- C. Tevy recommends the firm's in-house Principal Protected Note (PPN) to her client Mei. Since Mei is seeking safety and liquidity, Tevy determines that the PPN is a good product for her because it's on the firm's list and the principal is guaranteed.
- D. Rehan reviews the features of the Hedge Fund that her client, Georgi, wants to buy. When Rehan explains the product to Georgi, she tells him that the Hedge Fund has a lock-up period and he will not be able to redeem the fund if he needs the money.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The "Know Your Product" obligation requires that Dealing Representatives understand all the products they purchase, sell or recommend for their clients, including their structure, features, risks, costs and suitability.
Rehan has fulfilled this obligation by reviewing the features of the Hedge Fund and explaining them to Georgi, who may not be aware of the lock-up period and its implications. The other Dealing Representatives have failed to fulfill their obligation by either not knowing or not disclosing important information about the products they deal with.
References: Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 7: Know Your Product1
NEW QUESTION # 64
Which of the following statements describes a feature of the Home Buyers' Plan (HBP)?
- A. To qualify- as a first-time home buyer you or your spouse must never have previously owned a home
- B. A qualifying home must be purchased by December 31 of the year of withdrawal.
- C. If you have a spouse or common-law partner, each of you can withdraw up to JE50.000 from your registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs).
- D. Once you are required to repay the amounts back to your RRSP. any missed or incomplete payments are subject to tax.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) is a program that allows eligible first-time home buyers to withdraw up to
$35,000 from their registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home without paying any tax on the withdrawal. The withdrawn amount must be repaid to the RRSP over a period of up to
15 years, starting from the second year after the withdrawal. If the required repayment for a year is not made, it is added to the taxpayer's income and subject to tax. Therefore, option B describes a feature of the HBP. The other options are not correct descriptions of the HBP. Option A is false because to qualify as a first-time home buyer, you or your spouse must not have owned and lived in another home as your principal place of residence during the four-year period before the date of withdrawal. Option C is false because a qualifying home must be purchased or built before October 1 of the year following the year of withdrawal. Option D is false because if you have a spouse or common-law partner, each of you can withdraw up to $35,000 from your RRSPs, not
$50,000. References: [Home Buyers' Plan (HBP)], [Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) - Canada.ca], [Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) | GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca]
NEW QUESTION # 65
Your client, Helen, just received her non-registered account statement which states that one of her mutual funds made an interest income distribution during the year. She asks you how she will be taxed on the distribution. What do you tell Helen?
- A. She will pay taxes at her average tax rate.
- B. She will pay taxes at her top marginal tax rate.
- C. She will pay taxes on 50% of the distribution.
- D. She will pay taxes on the grossed-up amount of the income.
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 66
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. income and net worth
- B. risk tolerance
- C. time horizon
- D. investment objectives
Answer: B
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 # 67
Which of the following statements is true when comparing fund of funds to traditional mutual funds?
- A. Fund of funds have more asset class options available and lower fees than traditional mutual funds.
- B. Fund of funds have more fee structure options available and lower fees than traditional mutual funds.
- C. Since fund of funds invest primarily outside Canada, they will have higher fees than traditional mutual funds.
- D. Fund of funds have higher fees than traditional mutual funds since there are two sets of management fees.
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 68
Kerry's total income this past year was $100,000 and she claimed a tax deduction of $2,000. When the tax return is filed, what would be the federal tax payable when applying the following federal tax rates?
(Round to the closest whole dollar for the final answer.)
- A. $24,000
- B. $18,754
- C. $17,472
- D. $25,480
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
Kerry's taxable income would be $98,000 ($100,000 - $2,000). Using the federal tax rates provided in the image, the first $48,535 of her income would be taxed at 15%, the next $48,534 at 20.5%, and the remaining
$931 at 26%. This would result in a total federal tax payable of $18,754. You can see the calculation in detail below:
Taxable Income
Marginal Tax Rate
Federal Tax Payable
$0 - $48,535
15%
$7,280.25
$48,536 - $97,069
20.5%
$9,934.47
$97,070 - $98,000
26%
$539.80
Total
$18,754.52
Note: The final answer is rounded to the closest whole dollar.
References: Canadian Investment Funds Course, Unit 8, Section 8.2; [4]
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