Based on your discussions with your client Sierra, you believe an asset allocation of 30% fixed income and 70% equities will help her achieve her long-term goals. What type of asset allocation strategy are you implementing?
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)?
Reginald is a Dealing Representative, who feels pressure from management at the beginning of every calendar year, to open new registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and generate RRSP contributions. It is the end of February, and Reginald is close to reaching his personal sales objectives. He just finished an appointment with a prospective new client, Orel. Orel wants to open a tax-free savings account (TFSA) to build emergency savings. However, Reginald recommended to Orel that he should first contribute to an RRSP, and then use the tax savings for a TFSA contribution. With regards to account suitability, what can be said about Reginald ' s advice?
Seth ' s brother Keith manages a successful private equity fund. Seth is an investment advisor and has thoroughly evaluated Keith ' s fund. He believes it would be an excellent investment for some of his clients. If Seth does not disclose his relation to Keith prior to recommending this investment, what value does he stand to breach with his client?