IFSE Institute CIFC Exam With Confidence Using Practice Dumps

The current yield of a bond is the annual interest payment divided by the current market price of the bond. The annual interest payment is the coupon rate multiplied by the par value of the bond. In this case, the annual interest payment is:

6.75%×10,000=675

The current market price of the bond is $9,200. Therefore, the current yield is:

9200675​×100%=7.34%

The current yield is higher than the coupon rate because the bond is selling at a discount, meaning that its market price is lower than its par value. This implies that the bond is offering a higher return than the prevailing market interest rate. However, the current yield does not take into account the capital gain or loss that will occur when the bond matures or is sold. A more accurate measure of the bond’s return is the yield to maturity (YTM), which is the annualized rate of return that accounts for both the interest payments and the price change of the bond over its remaining term.

References:

• Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) Study Guide, Chapter 5: Fixed-Income Securities, Section 5.2: Bond Pricing and Yield, page 5-61
• Current Yield Definition - Investopedia2

C is correct because the management expense ratio (MER) reflects the percentage of each dollar of fund assets that is used to pay for management services and operating expenses of a mutual fund. The MER includes various fees and expenses, such as management fees, administration fees, trailer fees, audit fees, legal fees, and taxes. The MER reduces the return of the fund, as it is deducted from the fund’s income and capital gains before they are distributed to investors. Mutual funds are not required to calculate the MER on a daily basis (A), but rather on an annual basis. Trailer and brokerage fees are included in the MER (B), not charged separately. Mutual fund performance is impacted by the MER (D), as it lowers the net return of the fund. Rates of return are published net of fees, but they do not reflect the impact of the MER on the fund’s performance. References: Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) | IFSE Institute

 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