CIFC Exam Dumps : Canadian Investment Funds Course Exam

The information that is typically included in the Letter of Engagement is the client’s responsibilities. A Letter of Engagement is a document that formalizes the relationship between a registered firm and its client by specifying the duties, responsibilities, and level of service that both parties agree to. It also outlines the fees and charges that apply to the client’s account, the scope and frequency of reporting and communication, and the process for resolving disputes or terminating the relationship. The client’s responsibilities may include providing accurate and complete information, reviewing statements and reports, informing of any changes in circumstances or objectives, and complying with applicable laws and regulations. Therefore, option A is correct regarding what information is typically included in the Letter of Engagement. The other options are not correct or relevant to the Letter of Engagement. Option B is false because the process for complaints is not typically included in the Letter of Engagement; rather, it is part of the Relationship Disclosure Information (RDI) that is provided to clients at account opening and updated as necessary. Option C is false because the investment objective is not typically included in the Letter of Engagement; rather, it is part of the Know Your Client (KYC) information that is collected from clients at account opening and updated as necessary. Option D is false because the payee for deposits is not typically included in the Letter of Engagement; rather, it is part of the account documentation that specifies how clients can deposit or withdraw funds from their accounts. References: [Letter of Engagement | IFIC], [Relationship Disclosure Information | IFIC], [Know Your Client (KYC) | IFIC]

A put option is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to sell a certain amount of an underlying security at a specified price within a specified time frame. A put option increases in value as the price of the underlying security decreases, and vice versa. Therefore, buying a put option can be used as a hedging strategy to protect against downside risk or loss in the value of the underlying security. In this case, Maxine is using a put option to hedge against the potential drop in the market value of Never2Tacky due to the regulatory changes. If the price of Never2Tacky falls below $95, she can exercise the put option and sell her shares at $95, limiting her loss. If the price of Never2Tacky stays above $95, she can let the put option expire and keep her shares, paying only the premium for the option. Buying a put option is not speculating, as it does not involve taking a high-risk position in anticipation of a favorable outcome. It is also not related to modern portfolio theory or passive management, which are different concepts in investment analysis. References: Put Option: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Trade Them, Put Options: What They Are and How They Work, Put: What It Is and How It Works in Investing, With Examples

A is correct because mortgage mutual funds typically pay monthly distributions of interest to their investors, as they invest in mortgages that generate regular interest income. If interest rates fall, the mutual fund’s net asset value per unit (NAVPU) will increase (B), not decline, as the value of the existing mortgages in the fund will rise. Mortgage mutual funds are suitable for low to moderate risk investors ©, not only for high risk investors, as they provide stable income and capital preservation. Mortgage mutual funds are not risk-free (D), even if the mortgages are National Housing Act (NHA) insured, as they still face credit risk, interest rate risk, and liquidity risk. References: Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) | Canadian Securities Institute