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NEW QUESTION # 119
Justin and Yvonne both open a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for their daughter Grace. They plan to regularly contribute $1,000 per year until Grace reaches the age of 17.
Which of the following statements relating to RESP is CORRECT?
- A. There is an annual contribution limit of $2,500 that Justin and Yvonne can contribute to an RESP.
- B. Justin and Yvonne may contribute a combined lifetime maximum of $50,000 for Grace.
- C. Contributions made by Justin and Yvonne are eligible for a tax deduction in the year they are contributed.
- D. RESPs are attractive to Justin and Yvonne because they are tax-free investment plans.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a tax-advantaged savings plan that helps parents and family members save for a child's post-secondary education. The government also contributes to the plan through the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) and the Canada Learning Bond (CLB), depending on the family income and the amount of contributions. However, there are some rules and limits that apply to RESP contributions and government grants. One of them is the lifetime contribution limit, which is the maximum amount that can be contributed to an RESP for a beneficiary from all sources. The lifetime contribution limit is
$50,000 per beneficiary, regardless of how many RESPs are opened for them or who contributes to them.
Therefore, statement A is correct. Justin and Yvonne may contribute a combined lifetime maximum of
$50,000 for Grace to their RESP.
The other statements are incorrect for the following reasons:
Statement B: RESPs are not tax-free investment plans. They are tax-deferred plans, meaning that the contributions are made with after-tax dollars and the investment income earned in the plan is not taxed until it is withdrawn as an educational assistance payment (EAP) for the beneficiary. The EAPs are taxed in the hands of the beneficiary, who usually has little or no income and pays little or no tax.
Statement C: There is no annual contribution limit for RESP contributions. However, there is an annual limit for the CESG, which is 20% of the first $2,500 contributed per beneficiary per year, up to a maximum of $500 per year. The CESG also has a lifetime limit of $7,200 per beneficiary.
Statement D: Contributions made to an RESP are not eligible for a tax deduction in the year they are contributed. They are made with after-tax dollars and do not reduce the contributor's taxable income.
References: Canadian Investment Funds Course, Unit 9, Section 9.1
NEW QUESTION # 120
Winter is a Dealing Representative with Top Tier Investing, a mutual fund dealer and member of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA). Which of the following statements about Winter's suitability obligation is CORRECT?
Winter is required to make a suitability determination every time:
i) she makes a recommendation to a client
ii) a client's investment returns decline.
iii) she opens a new client account
iv) the markets fluctuate.
- A. i and iii
- B. ii and iii
- C. i and ii
- D. iii and iv
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the MFDA Rules, a Dealing Representative is required to make a suitability determination every time:
* The Dealing Representative makes a recommendation to a client;
* The Dealing Representative accepts a trade instruction from a client;
* The Dealing Representative opens a new account for a client or changes the account type;
* The Dealing Representative becomes aware of a material change in the client's KYC information;
* Securities are transferred or re-registered into the client's account; or
* There has been a change in the Approved Person responsible for the client's account2 A suitability determination is the process of ensuring that any investment action taken for a client is suitable for the client based on their KYC information, such as investment objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, financial situation, and investment knowledge. A suitability determination also requires putting the client's interests first and disclosing any material factors involved in the investment action2 Therefore, Winter is required to make a suitability determination every time she makes a recommendation to a client (i) or she opens a new client account (iii). She is not required to make a suitability determination every time a client's investment returns decline (ii) or the markets fluctuate (iv), unless these events trigger a material change in the client's KYC information or affect the suitability of the client's portfolio.
References: 1: MSN-0069 | MFDA 2 (Know-Your-Client (KYC) and Suitability)
NEW QUESTION # 121
Which of the following best describes implied needs of your clients?
- A. They are needs reflected by statements made by clients regarding problems and dissatisfactions.
- B. They are statements made by you showing readiness to solve a client's problem.
- C. They are statements made by clients expressing the desire for lower commissions.
- D. They are statements of wants and needs made by clients.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Implied needs of your clients are needs reflected by statements made by clients regarding problems and dissatisfactions1. For example, a client may say "I'm worried about outliving my savings" or "I don't understand how this investment works". These statements imply that the client has a need for retirement planning or financial education, respectively. Implied needs are different from explicit needs, which are statements of wants and needs made by clients1. For example, a client may say "I want to save for my child's education" or "I need a low-risk investment". These statements express the client's goals and preferences clearly. Statements made by you showing readiness to solve a client's problem are not implied needs, but rather responses to implied needs1. For example, you may say "I can help you create a retirement plan that suits your lifestyle" or "I can explain how this investment works and what are the benefits and risks". Statements made by clients expressing the desire for lower commissions are not implied needs, but rather objections or concerns that may arise during the sales process2. For example, a client may say "Your fees are too high" or "I can get a better deal elsewhere". These statements may indicate that the client is not convinced of the value of your service or product, or that they are trying to negotiate a lower price.
References: Unit 2: Know Your Client, Unit 10: Sales Process
NEW QUESTION # 122
Your client, Kimberly has investments in both registered and non-registered plans. Which of the following investment strategies is best suited for Kimberly from a tax perspective?
- A. Include dividend paying investments in the registered plan and interest paying investments in the non-registered plan.
- B. Include domestic pay assets in the registered plan and foreign pay assets in the non-registered plan.
- C. Include interest paying investments in the registered plan and dividend paying investments in the non-registered plan.
- D. Include investments paying capital gains in the registered plan and foreign pay investments in the non-registered plan.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the Canadian Investment Funds Course, different types of investment income are taxed differently in Canada. Interest income is fully taxed at the marginal rate, while dividend income is favourably taxed with a dividend tax credit. Capital gains are taxed on 50% of the gain at the marginal rate, and foreign income is subject to withholding tax. Therefore, a tax-efficient strategy is to include interest paying investments, such as bonds or GICs, in the registered plan, where they can grow tax-deferred until withdrawal.
Dividend paying investments, such as Canadian stocks or ETFs, should be included in the non-registered plan, where they can benefit from the lower tax rate and the dividend tax credit. Foreign income should also be avoided in the non-registered plan, unless it is held in a U.S. dollar account or a foreign currency hedged ETF, to reduce the impact of withholding tax and currency fluctuations.
References: 1: Canadian Investment Funds Course - IFSE Institute 2 (Unit 9: Retirement)
NEW QUESTION # 123
Gregory is a conservative investor who wants to hold a portfolio of equity securities that would fall less than the overall market in a downturn.
Which of the following portfolios would you advise Gregory to invest in?
- A. a portfolio with a beta greater than 2
- B. a portfolio with a beta between 1 and 2
- C. a portfolio with a beta less than 1
- D. a portfolio with a beta equal to 1
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
A portfolio with a beta less than 1 would be suitable for Gregory, who is a conservative investor and wants to reduce his exposure to market risk. A beta less than 1 means that the portfolio is less volatile than the market index and tends to dampen its movements. This implies that the portfolio would fall less than the market in a downturn, but also rise less than the market in an upturn. A portfolio with a beta equal to 1 would move in the same direction and magnitude as the market, while a portfolio with a beta greater than 1 would be more volatile than the market and amplify its movements.
References: Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 3: Risk and Return1
NEW QUESTION # 124
Which of the following is a conflict of interest that should be AVOIDED?
- A. Davu's client, Ester, wants him to refer her to an accountant to help her with filing her tax return.
- B. Jamal's client, Laila, wants to buy the Focus Canadian Growth Fund that pays Jamal trailer fees.
- C. Fred's client, Hildie, wants to buy a life insurance policy and Fred is dually licensed as an Insurance Agent.
- D. Arilla's client, Gwen, wants to co-invest with Arilla in units of a real estate limited partnership.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
A conflict of interest is a situation in which a person's personal interests conflict with their professional duties or responsibilities. A conflict of interest should be avoided or disclosed to prevent harm to the client or the registrant. In this case, Arilla's client, Gwen, wants to co-invest with Arilla in units of a real estate limited partnership. This is a conflict of interest because Arilla may have a personal interest in the investment that could influence her advice to Gwen or affect her ability to act in Gwen's best interest. For example, Arilla may benefit from the investment at Gwen's expense, or she may have access to information that Gwen does not have. Therefore, this is a conflict of interest that should be avoided by Arilla. She should decline Gwen's offer and explain that it would compromise her professional obligations and fiduciary duty to Gwen.
References: Canadian Investment Funds Course, Unit 2, Section 2.3
NEW QUESTION # 125
Your client Gerard is 30 years old and plans to retire at age 65. He has a mutual fund portfolio of $40,000 in which he invests $1,500 monthly. Gerard's objective is to use these funds to meet the 20% down payment requirement to buy a house for $650,000.
What is Gerard's investment time horizon not considering market fluctuations?
- A. 15 years
- B. 35 years
- C. 5 years
- D. 25 years
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
Gerard's investment time horizon is the length of time he plans to hold his investment until he needs to use the money for his specific goal. In this case, Gerard's goal is to use his mutual fund portfolio to meet the 20% down payment requirement to buy a house for $650,000. Therefore, his investment time horizon is determined by how long it will take him to accumulate enough money in his portfolio to cover the down payment amount.
Assuming that Gerard does not withdraw any money from his portfolio and that his portfolio earns a constant annual rate of return of 6%, we can use the following formula to calculate how long it will take him to reach his goal:
FV=PV*(1+r)n+PMT*r(1+r)n1
where:
* FV is the future value of the portfolio
* PV is the present value of the portfolio
* r is the annual interest rate
* n is the number of years
* PMT is the monthly payment
We can rearrange the formula to solve for n:
n=log(1+r)logPV+PMT*r1FVPMT*r1
Plugging in the given values, we get:
n=log(1+0.06)log40,000+1,500*0.061130,0001,500*0.061
n=4.98
Therefore, Gerard's investment time horizon is approximately 5 years, not considering market fluctuations.
This means that he will need to invest his money in a way that matches his risk tolerance and expected return for this time period.
References:
* Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) Study Guide, Chapter 4: Mutual Funds, Section 4.6: Asset Allocation and Diversification, page 4-271
* Future Value of an Annuity Definition - Investopedia2
NEW QUESTION # 126
Beatrice is looking for comprehensive information regarding the analysis of financial statements and fund management expenses as it relates to her current mutual fund investment.
Which document would provide the information she is looking for?
- A. Management Reports of Fund Performance
- B. Annual Information Form
- C. Simplified Prospectus
- D. Fund Facts
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The Management Reports of Fund Performance (MRFP) are documents that provide information about a mutual fund's financial performance, portfolio composition, risk profile, and management expenses. The MRFP are prepared by the fund manager and filed with the securities regulators twice a year, for the semi-annual and annual periods. The MRFP are also made available to the investors on the fund manager's website or upon request. The MRFP include the following sections:
* Financial Highlights: This section summarizes the key financial data of the fund, such as net assets, net
* asset value per unit, total return, ratios and supplemental data.
* Past Performance: This section shows the historical returns of the fund over different time periods and compares them with a benchmark index or category average.
* Summary of Investment Portfolio: This section provides a breakdown of the fund's portfolio by asset class, sector, geographic region, and top holdings. It also shows how the portfolio has changed over the reporting period.
* Management Discussion of Fund Performance: This section explains the fund's investment objectives, strategies, and risks, and analyzes the factors that affected the fund's performance during the reporting period. It also discloses the fund's management expense ratio (MER), trading expense ratio (TER), and turnover rate.
* Financial Statements: This section presents the fund's statement of financial position, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in net assets attributable to holders of redeemable units, and statement of cash flows. It also includes notes to the financial statements that provide additional information and disclosures.
The MRFP would provide Beatrice with comprehensive information regarding the analysis of financial statements and fund management expenses as it relates to her current mutual fund investment.
References: Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 6: Fund Operations and Regulations1
NEW QUESTION # 127
Pacari is a Dealing Representative with Cavalry Investments, a mutual fund dealer. Pacari's client, Darsha, is a long-time customer and an elderly widow. Darsha depended on her husband, for financial decisions before he passed. Pacari has also noticed that Darsha's capacity seems to be declining over the years. Luckily, with Pacari's help, Darsha has been managing her finances well. However, Darsha's daughter has been getting involved recently and has even tried to enter trades without Darsha's authorization. Pacari is particularly concerned about the last transaction for Darsha's account: a very large redemption. Pacari fears that Darsha has become a victim of financial exploitation and he raises his concerns with his dealer Cavalry. Which of the following statements about how Cavalry may proceed is CORRECT?
- A. Cavalry must place a temporary hold on Darsha's account to disallow all transactions for the account.
- B. Cavalry can place a temporary hold on Darsha's account to temporarily disallow the redemption.
- C. Cavalry can place a permanent hold on Darsha's account and disallow all future transactions.
- D. Cavalry must proceed with the redemption because temporary and permanent holds are not permitted.
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 128
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. low cost
- B. liquidity
- C. diversification
- D. convenience
Answer: C
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 # 129
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. bond fund
- C. asset allocation fund
- D. Canadian equity index fund
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
A Canadian equity index fund is a type of mutual fund that invests in a portfolio of stocks that track the performance of a Canadian stock market index, such as the S&P/TSX Composite Index. This fund would be the most tax-efficient option for Xerxes, because it has low turnover and generates mostly capital gains, which are taxed at a lower rate than interest income or dividends. A bond fund would generate interest income, which is taxed at the highest marginal rate. An asset allocation fund would have a mix of different types of investments, which may not be optimal for Xerxes' tax situation. A target date fund would adjust its asset mix over time based on a predetermined retirement date, which may not match Xerxes' goals or risk tolerance.
(Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 9, Section 9.2)
References:
* Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 9, Section 9.2: Tax-Efficient Investing
* IFSE Institute: Tax-Efficient Investing1
* Investopedia: Tax-Efficient Investing2
NEW QUESTION # 130
Catarina is a Dealing Representative for Ethical Financial which represents 20 different mutual fund families.
Darlene is a fund manager from one of those mutual fund families and wants to send a gift card to Catarina as a symbol of appreciation. Ethical Financial's policies and procedures manual (PPM) require that Catarina decline the gift.
What method of addressing conflict of interest is being used by Ethical Financial?
- A. Control
- B. Avoidance
- C. Potential
- D. Disclosure
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
Avoidance is a method of addressing conflict of interest by preventing it from occurring in the first place.
Ethical Financial's policies and procedures manual (PPM) require that Catarina decline the gift from Darlene, which is a potential source of conflict of interest. By doing so, Catarina avoids any appearance of favouritism or bias towards Darlene's mutual fund family. (Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 2, Section 2.3) References:
* Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 2, Section 2.3: Conflicts of Interest
* IFSE Institute: Conflicts of Interest1
NEW QUESTION # 131
On January 3, John invests $500 in the Blue Sky U.S. Equity Fund. On July 1 of the same year, he invests another $500 into the same mutual fund. Information about the net asset value per unit (NAVPU) at the time of each transaction is provided below. Given this information, what will be the value of John's investment on December 31 of this year (please ignore transaction costs and distributions)?
- A. $1,256
- B. $1,332
- C. $1,198
- D. $1,216
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The value of John's investment on December 31 of this year can be calculated by multiplying the number of units he holds by the net asset value per unit (NAVPU) on that date. Since John invested $500 on January 3 and $500 on July 1, he holds a total of 125.6 units (62.8 units from the first investment and 62.8 units from the second investment). Therefore, the value of his investment on December 31 will be 125.6 units x $9.55 NAVPU = $1,256.
References: Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 2: Mutual Funds1
NEW QUESTION # 132
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 beta of 1
- C. a beta of 0
- D. a standard deviation of 0
Answer: B
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 # 133
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. convertible
- B. participating
- C. redeemable
- D. retractable
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
Retractable preferred shares are those that give the holder the option to sell them back to the issuer at a predetermined price and date. This is the case for Evan, who can sell his shares back to Ingram at par value any time from now until September 1st two years from now. References: Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) | IFSE Institute
NEW QUESTION # 134
Which of the following actions by the federal government or the Bank of Canada is an example of monetary policy?
- A. increasing the cost of borrowing
- B. increasing transfer payments to particular provinces
- C. increasing spending on road construction and maintenance
- D. increasing taxes
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Monetary policy is the process by which the central bank, in Canada's case the Bank of Canada, influences the supply and demand of money in the economy, and thereby affects the level of interest rates, inflation, and economic activity. One of the main tools of monetary policy is the overnight rate, which is the interest rate that banks charge each other for short-term loans. The Bank of Canada sets a target for the overnight rate and adjusts it periodically to achieve its inflation target of 2%. By increasing or decreasing the overnight rate, the Bank of Canada affects the cost and availability of credit for consumers and businesses, and influences their spending and saving decisions. For example, if the Bank of Canada increases the overnight rate, it becomes more expensive to borrow money, which reduces the demand for loans and credit, and slows down economic growth and inflation. Conversely, if the Bank of Canada decreases the overnight rate, it becomes cheaper to borrow money, which increases the demand for loans and credit, and stimulates economic growth and inflation.
References: Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 1: The Canadian Financial Services Industry1
NEW QUESTION # 135
Which of the following is a rationale for a portfolio manager to use a passive portfolio management strategy?
- A. The manager believes he or she can outperform the market with his or her stock picking skills.
- B. The manager wishes to create capital gains in the mutual fund by frequently buying and selling stocks
- C. The manager believes that as the markets are fairly priced, it would be futile to look for mis-priced securities.
- D. The manager does not believe in using benchmarks.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
D is correct because a passive portfolio management strategy is based on the assumption that the markets are efficient and that it is impossible or very difficult to consistently find mis-priced securities that can generate abnormal returns. A passive portfolio manager aims to replicate the performance of a market index or benchmark by holding a diversified portfolio of securities that mirrors the index or benchmark. A passive portfolio manager does not believe in using active strategies such as market timing, security selection, or sector rotation. The manager does not need to use benchmarks (A), as they are essential for measuring and evaluating the performance of a passive portfolio. The manager does not wish to create capital gains in the mutual fund by frequently buying and selling stocks (B), as this would incur higher transaction costs and taxes, and deviate from the index or benchmark. The manager does not believe he or she can outperform the market with his or her stock picking skills , as this would imply an active portfolio management strategy.
References: Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) | Canadian Securities Institute
NEW QUESTION # 136
Sarah and Kyle are a married couple. They are both 34 years of age and work as teachers. Their combined annual income is $130,000. They are able to save $800 each month. They own a home worth
$340,000 with a $120,000 mortgage. Since they work for the same employer, they have the same defined benefit pension plan. Other than a tax-free savings account (TFSA) in Kyle's name with $5,000, they do not have any other assets.
They are avid sailors and want to save towards a purchase of a sailboat. For the type of sailboat they want, they estimate it should cost around $65,000. They want you to recommend an investment for their monthly savings to help them achieve their goal faster.
What question should you ask them next?
- A. How much do you make individually each year?
- B. How would you feel if you lost part of your money in the short-term?
- C. What is your investment objective for these savings?
- D. What is your net worth?
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the Canadian Investment Funds Course, an investment objective is the goal or purpose of investing money. An investment objective reflects the investor's desired return, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. An investment objective is one of the key components of the know-your-client (KYC) information that a mutual fund representative must obtain and update from a client. The KYC information helps the representative to assess the suitability of any investment recommendation or trade instruction for the client2 In this case, Sarah and Kyle are a married couple who want to save towards a purchase of a sailboat. They are able to save $800 each month and have a tax-free savings account (TFSA) in Kyle's name with $5,000. They want you to recommend an investment for their monthly savings to help them achieve their goal faster. Before you can make any recommendation, you need to gather more information about their investment objective for these savings. You need to know how much return they expect, how much risk they are willing to take, how long they plan to invest, and how easily they want to access their money. These factors will help you to determine the most suitable investment option for them.
Therefore, the question you should ask them next is C. What is your investment objective for these savings?
References: 1: Canadian Investment Funds Course - IFSE Institute 3 (Unit 2: Know Your Client) 2: Canadian Investment Funds Course - IFSE Institute 4 (Unit 10: Portfolio Management)
NEW QUESTION # 137
Danica is looking for a mutual fund to hold in her non-registered account that provides a regular stream of income with potential for capital growth. She is having difficulty distinguishing between bond funds and dividend funds. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
- A. Bond funds receive fixed interest payments from most of their investments.
- B. The return of dividend funds relies only on interest rates; whereas with bond funds, the return also depends on the general direction of stock markets.
- C. Bond fund distributions receive more favorable tax treatment than that of dividend funds.
- D. When interest rates rise, the net asset value per unit (NAVPU) of bond funds decreases; whereas with dividend funds it rises.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
C is correct because bond funds receive fixed interest payments from most of their investments, as they invest mainly in bonds and other fixed-income securities that pay a regular coupon rate. Dividend funds receive variable dividend payments from most of their investments, as they invest mainly in stocks and other equity securities that pay dividends based on the company's earnings and policies. The return of dividend funds does not rely only on interest rates (A), but also on other factors such as stock prices, earnings growth, dividend yield, and dividend payout ratio. The return of bond funds also depends on interest rates, as well as other factors such as credit quality, maturity, duration, and yield curve. When interest rates rise, the NAVPU of both bond funds and dividend funds decreases (B), not rises, as it lowers the present value of their future cash flows. Bond fund distributions do not receive more favorable tax treatment than that of dividend funds (D), but rather less favorable, as interest income is fully taxable at the investor's marginal tax rate while eligible dividends receive a dividend tax credit that reduces their taxable amount. References: Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) | IFSE Institute
NEW QUESTION # 138
What is the role of a custodian?
- A. to construct and manage the portfolio of investments
- B. to calculate the daily net asset value per unit (NAVPU) of the mutual fund
- C. to oversee the general administration of the mutual fund
- D. to ensure safekeeping of all the securities in the portfolio
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
A custodian in mutual fund is a trust company, bank, or similar financial institution that is responsible for holding and safeguarding the securities owned within a mutual fund. The custodian also records and reports all transactions to the fund manager. The custodian does not oversee the general administration, construct and manage the portfolio, or calculate the NAVPU of the mutual fund. These are the roles of other entities such as the fund administrator, the fund manager, and the fund accountant.
References = Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) - Module 2: Investment Products - Section 2.2:
Mutual Funds1 and web search results from search_web(query="role of a custodian in mutual funds")23
1: https://www.ifse.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CIFC-Module-2.pdf
NEW QUESTION # 139
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. $348.00
- B. $870.00
- C. $695.76
- D. $522.00
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
To calculate Firmansyah's federal tax liability from the investment income, we need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the foreign dividend from USD to CAD using the exchange rate given in the question.
The exchange rate is 1.3605 CAD per USD, which means that 1 USD is equivalent to 1.3605 CAD.
Therefore, Firmansyah's foreign dividend in CAD is:
500×1.3605=680.25
Step 2: Calculate Firmansyah's grossed-up dividend income from both sources. 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. The percentage varies depending on whether the dividend is eligible or non-eligible.
According to [this site], an eligible dividend is a dividend paid by a Canadian corporation that meets certain criteria, such as being listed on a designated stock exchange or being a subsidiary of such a corporation. A non-eligible dividend is a dividend that does not meet these criteria, such as a dividend paid by a foreign corporation or a small Canadian business corporation. The gross-up rate for eligible dividends in 2020 was 38%, while the gross-up rate for non-eligible dividends in 2020 was 15%.
Therefore, Firmansyah's grossed-up dividend income from both sources is:
(1800+680.25)×(1+0.38)=3426.35
Step 3: Apply Firmansyah's federal marginal tax rate to his grossed-up dividend income to get his federal tax before credits. A marginal tax rate is the percentage of tax applied to an additional dollar of income. According to [this site], Firmansyah's federal marginal tax rate for 2020 was 29%, as his taxable income was between $150,473 and $214,368. Therefore, Firmansyah's federal tax before credits is:
0.29×3426.35=993.64
Step 4: Subtract Firmansyah's federal dividend tax credit from his federal tax before credits to get his net federal tax liability from the investment income. A 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.
The percentage varies depending on whether the dividend is eligible or non-eligible. According to [this site], the federal dividend tax credit rate for eligible dividends in 2020 was 15%, while the federal dividend tax credit rate for non-eligible dividends in 2020 was 9.03%. Therefore, Firmansyah's federal dividend tax credit from both sources is:
(1800+680.25)×0.38×0.15=297.88
Step 5: Subtract Firmansyah's federal dividend tax credit from his federal tax before credits to get his net federal tax liability from the investment income. This is the amount of federal income tax that Firmansyah has to pay or has overpaid from the investment income. Therefore, Firmansyah's net federal tax liability from the investment income is:
993.64297.88=695.76
Hence, option C is correct. References: [Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) | IFSE Institute],
[Dividend Tax Credit | TurboTax Canada Tips], [Federal Income Tax Rates for Canada - TurboTax Canada Tips], [Eligible Dividends | TurboTax Canada Tips]
NEW QUESTION # 140
Sandra presently participates in her employer-sponsored defined contribution pension plan (DCPP). As contributions continue to be made into her plan, what can she expect?
- A. Retirement benefits will be based on a prescribed formula that can be referenced from the plan's terms and conditions.
- B. Her available registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) contribution room will be reduced by what is being contributed to her plan.
- C. The employer will solely make contributions to her DCPP based on a prescribed formula noted within her plan.
- D. To ensure she has savings at retirement, the employer will choose stable investments to grow her retirement savings.
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 141
Charlotte has received proceeds from a deceased family member's estate. Charlotte decides to visit Malik, who's a Dealing Representative at her bank. She tells Malik, she does not know much about trading ETFs, but she wants to invest in ETFs. Charlotte says she feels fortunate to have this money and that she's not worried about losing it because she never planned on having any of it.
What element of the Know Your Client (KYC) information has Malik been able to learn?
- A. Risk Tolerance
- B. Risk Preference
- C. Risk Capacity
- D. Risk Profile
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The element of the Know Your Client (KYC) information that Malik has been able to learn is Charlotte's risk preference. KYC information is a collection of personal and financial information that registered firms and individuals must obtain from their clients before providing any investment advice or services. KYC information helps registered firms and individuals understand their clients' needs, goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and personal circumstances, as well as comply with regulatory obligations such as suitability, disclosure, and reporting. One of the components of KYC information is risk preference, which is a measure of how much risk an investor is willing to take on in their portfolio. It reflects the investor's attitude, personality, and emotional factors that influence their investment decisions. Risk preference can be classified into three categories: risk-seeking, risk-averse, or risk-neutral. Based on Charlotte's statement that she does not know much about trading ETFs, but she wants to invest in ETFs, and that she feels fortunate to have this money and that she's not worried about losing it because she never planned on having any of it, Malik can infer that Charlotte has a high-risk preference or a risk-seeking attitude. This means that Charlotte is willing to take on more risk in exchange for higher potential returns, even if it means losing some or all of her money.
Therefore, option C is correct regarding what element of KYC information Malik has been able to learn. The other options are not correct regarding what element of KYC information Malik has been able to learn. Option A is false because risk profile is not an element of KYC information; rather, it is an outcome of KYC information that summarizes the investor's overall suitability for different types of investments based on their KYC information. Option B is false because risk capacity is not an element of KYC information; rather, it is a measure of how much risk an investor can afford to take on in their portfolio based on their financial situation and goals. Option D is false because risk tolerance is not an element of KYC information; rather, it is a measure of how much risk an investor can handle in their portfolio without losing sleep or changing their plans. References: [Know Your Client (KYC) | IFIC], [Know Your Client (KYC) | GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca], [Risk Preference | Investopedia]
NEW QUESTION # 142
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