IFC Exam Dumps - Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) Exam

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is a federal law that imposes requirements on the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by organizations in the private sector that are subject to federal regulation, such as banks, telecommunications, transportation, and broadcasting. PIPEDA also applies to organizations that operate in provinces or territories that do not have substantially similar privacy legislation, such as Alberta, British Columbia, and Québec. PIPEDA does not apply to consumers, departments and agencies of the Government of Canada, or departments and agencies of provincial governments, as they are governed by other privacy laws or regulations12

References = Canadian Investment Funds Course, Unit 7: The Regulatory Environment, Lesson 3: Privacy Legislation, Section 7.3.1: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) 1; Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada website

A front-end load is a sales charge paid at the time of purchase, calculated as a percentage of the investment amount.

A. $1,500 × 3% = $45

B. $1,000 × 4% = $40

C. $5,000 × 1% = $50

D. $3,000 × 2% = $60

✅ Most expensive = $60 (Option D)

Correction: Answer = D. Purchase $3,000 at 2% front-end load

The holding out rule is a regulatory requirement that prohibits registered individuals from using any title or designation other than their registration category when dealing with clients or potential clients. The purpose of this rule is to prevent misleading or confusing representations about the qualifications, roles, and responsibilities of registered individuals. According to Section 4.4 of National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations (NI 31-103), individuals who are registered to sell mutual funds must use the title “dealing representative” when holding out to clients or potential clients. Therefore, Ai Fen must prominently note “dealing representative” on her business card to comply with the holding out rule. The other options are not valid registration categories for selling mutual funds. Option B is a generic term that does not specify the type of securities that can be sold. Option C is a registration category for individuals who trade securities on behalf of an investment dealer. Option D is a professional designation that does not indicate registration status. References: [Holding Out Rule], [Registration Categories], [Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations]

A passively managed fund is a type of investment fund that follows a predetermined strategy or rule to track the performance of a market index, such as the S&P 500, or a specific sector, such as technology or health care. A passively managed fund does not involve active decision-making by the fund manager, who simply replicates the composition and weighting of the index or sector. A passively managed fund aims to match the return and risk of the index or sector, rather than outperform it. A passively managed fund typically has lower fees and expenses than an actively managed fund, as it requires less research, trading, and oversight.

An exchange traded fund (ETF) is a type of passively managed fund that trades on a stock exchange like a common stock. An ETF holds a basket of securities that mirrors an index or sector, and its price fluctuates throughout the day based on supply and demand. An ETF allows investors to gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities with low costs, high liquidity, and tax efficiency.

A commodity pool is a type of investment fund that invests in futures contracts or options on commodities, such as oil, gold, or wheat. A commodity pool is usually actively managed by a commodity trading advisor (CTA), who uses various strategies to generate returns from the price movements of commodities.

A hedge fund is a type of investment fund that employs sophisticated and often aggressive strategies to achieve high returns and reduce risk. A hedge fund is usually actively managed by a hedge fund manager, who has wide discretion and flexibility to use various instruments, such as derivatives, leverage, short selling, arbitrage, etc. A hedge fund is typically available only to accredited investors who meet certain income and net worth criteria.

A labour-sponsored investment fund (LSIF) is a type of investment fund that provides venture capital to small and medium-sized Canadian businesses, while offering tax benefits to investors. An LSIF is usually actively managed by a labour union or an organization affiliated with a labour union, who selects the companies to invest in based on their potential for growth and job creation.

Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 4: Types of Investments1

An annuity provides a steady income stream until the client’s death, suitable for someone with uncertain income sources and no interest in leaving a legacy. The feedback from the document states:

"The client needs a steady source of income from his investment. This rules out a ratio withdrawal plan and a life withdrawal plan. With a fixed-dollar withdrawal plan his capital could be exhausted before he dies. He should choose an annuity that will pay a fixed amount every year until his death. If he lives beyond the guaranteed term, the annuity will cease with his death, but this fact is not important as he does not wish to leave a legacy."

 Moving the DEF Bond Fund to the RRSP would be more tax-efficient than moving any of the other funds. This is because bond funds generate interest income, which is fully taxable at the investor’s marginal tax rate in a non-registered account. By moving the bond fund to an RRSP, Darryl can defer paying taxes on the interest income until he withdraws it from the RRSP. Moving the GHI Global Equity Fund to the RRSP (B) would not be tax-efficient, as global equity funds generate foreign income and dividends, which are subject to foreign withholding taxes in an RRSP. Moving $20,000 from each of the three funds to the RRSP © would not be tax-efficient, as it would trigger capital gains taxes on all three funds in proportion to their returns. Moving the ABC Canadian Equity Fund to the RRSP (D) would not be tax-efficient, as Canadian equity funds generate Canadian dividends, which are eligible for a dividend tax credit in a non-registered account. By moving the Canadian equity fund to an RRSP, Darryl would lose this tax advantage and pay taxes on the dividends at his marginal tax rate when he withdraws them from the RRSP.

Global equity funds are a type of investment fund that invests in equity securities of companies from different countries around the world, including the investment fund manager’s home country. Global equity funds aim to provide diversification and growth potential by taking advantage of the opportunities and risks in various markets and regions. Global equity funds may have different geographic, sectoral, or thematic focuses, depending on their investment objectives and strategies. Global equity funds are different from international equity funds, which invest only in countries outside of the investment fund manager’s home country. Global equity funds are also different from regional or country-specific equity funds, which specialize in one or a few countries or regions. Global equity funds may have higher risk than domestic equity funds, as they are exposed to currency risk, foreign market risk, political risk, and regulatory risk.

Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 4: Types of Investments1