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Shirley’s risk profile is the primary consideration for Jonathan when making an investment recommendation. Risk profile is a measure of how much risk an investor is willing and able to take on in their portfolio. It is determined by factors such as age, income, net worth, investment objectives, time horizon, and personal preferences. It is essential for a dealing representative to assess the risk profile of their client before recommending any investment products or strategies, as they have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of their client and ensure that their recommendations are suitable for their client’s needs and goals. The other variables are also important, but they are secondary to the risk profile. References: [Risk Profile], [Know Your Client (KYC)]

Unused RRSP contribution room is the amount of RRSP contributions that you did not deduct in previous years and are available to deduct in the current year. Unused RRSP contribution room can be carried forward to future years indefinitely, until you use it up or reach the age of 71. You can find your unused RRSP contribution room on your notice of assessment or by logging into your Canada Revenue Agency account. References: What to do with unused RRSP, PRPP or SPP contributions

An asset allocation fund is a type of mutual fund that invests in a combination of cash, fixed income, and equity securities, but has the flexibility to adjust the portfolio according to market conditions and the fund manager’s outlook. The fund manager can change the asset mix to take advantage of opportunities or reduce risks in different asset classes and markets. The fund’s objective is to achieve a balanced risk-return profile by diversifying across different assets and investment styles. Quattro Fund is an example of an asset allocation fund, as it can invest in cash, fixed income, and equity securities, and Louis can adjust the portfolio according to his views on interest rates and the market.

Canadian Investment Funds Course, Unit 6, Section 6.2; 4; 5; 6

Rights of survivorship means that if one account holder dies, their share of the assets automatically transfers to the surviving holder(s).

This feature is available in joint non-registered accounts.

Registered accounts (A) (e.g., RRSP, TFSA) are individual accounts and cannot be opened jointly with rights of survivorship.

Trust accounts (B) follow trust law, not survivorship rules.

Corporate accounts (D) belong to the company, not individuals.

Adele has a high-risk profile and an excellent understanding of equities. Therefore, it would be appropriate for Danny to recommend growth funds. However, since Adele has $1,000,000 to invest, it would be prudent to diversify her investments and invest equally in all 3 funds. This way, she can benefit from the exposure to different regions and sectors, and reduce the impact of market fluctuations on her portfolio. Based on the table, all 3 funds have the same 5-year annualized returns net of MER, which is 15%. However, they have different MERs and Sharpe ratios. The MER is the fee charged by the fund manager for managing the fund, and the Sharpe ratio is a measure of risk-adjusted return. A lower MER means a lower cost for the investor, and a higher Sharpe ratio means a higher return per unit of risk. Therefore, investing equally in all 3 funds would allow Adele to achieve a balanced trade-off between cost and performance. References:

Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) Study Guide, Chapter 4: Mutual Funds, Section 4.2: Types of Mutual Funds, page 4-6

Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) Study Guide, Chapter 5: Fixed-Income Securities, Section 5.5: Risk-Return Trade-Offs, page 5-14

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 Hamid is using a bottom-up investment approach, which focuses on the analysis of individual stocks rather than the overall market or industry trends. Hamid is looking for companies that have strong fundamentals and are undervalued by the market, regardless of their sector or macroeconomic factors. References: Investment Strategies to Learn Before Trading

The client mobility exemption is a provision in the National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations that allows a registered individual to continue dealing with a client who moves to another jurisdiction without having to register in that jurisdiction, subject to certain conditions. One of the conditions is that the individual must not have more than five clients in each of the other jurisdictions where they are not registered. Therefore, the client mobility exemption would apply to Lori’s situation, as she has five or fewer clients in Alberta, where she is not registered. The client mobility exemption would not apply to the other situations, as they do not meet the conditions for the exemption. For example, Olaf’s mutual fund dealer is not registered in New Brunswick, which is a requirement for the exemption. Sigrid’s brother-in-law is not an existing client who moved to another jurisdiction, but a new client who resides in a different jurisdiction. Karl has more than five clients in British Columbia, where he is not registered, which exceeds the limit for the exemption.

Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 1: The Canadian Financial Services Industry1

Kiri has correctly fulfilled his suitability obligation by matching the risk-return profile of the fund with the personal circumstances of his client. The Conservative Bond Fund is a low-risk, low-return fund that pays regular interest income to investors. Myrtle’s investment objective is “income”, which means she wants to receive steady income from her investments and preserve her capital. Therefore, Kiri’s recommendation is reasonably suitable for Myrtle in all the circumstances. (Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 2, Section 2.3)

Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 2, Section 2.3: Conflicts of Interest

IFSE Institute: Suitability Obligations1

SFC: Frequently Asked Questions on Compliance with Suitability Obligations2