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What type of risk are mutual fund units particularly subject to in falling markets?
What type of risk are mutual fund units particularly subject to in falling markets?
- Liquidity risk
- Operational risk
- Systematic risk (correct)
- Credit risk
What could create taxable events for an investor holding units in a mutual fund?
What could create taxable events for an investor holding units in a mutual fund?
- Regular distributions made to unitholders
- Purchases and sales made by the fund manager (correct)
- The unitholder's decision to sell their units
- Interest accrued on the unitholder's investments
Which structure is most common for mutual funds, allowing income to avoid direct taxation at the fund level?
Which structure is most common for mutual funds, allowing income to avoid direct taxation at the fund level?
- Unincorporated open-end trust (correct)
- Limited liability company
- Closed-end partnership
- Incorporated corporation
What is typically covered by the trust deed establishing an open-end mutual fund?
What is typically covered by the trust deed establishing an open-end mutual fund?
Which requirement is typically imposed on mutual funds regarding the governance of their operations?
Which requirement is typically imposed on mutual funds regarding the governance of their operations?
What is the primary difference between load funds and no-load funds?
What is the primary difference between load funds and no-load funds?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the level of sales charge levied by load funds?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the level of sales charge levied by load funds?
How do front-end loads impact the actual investment amount?
How do front-end loads impact the actual investment amount?
What additional charges might no-load funds still incur despite having no sale charges?
What additional charges might no-load funds still incur despite having no sale charges?
Which organization developed an online tool to help investors calculate the impact of mutual fund fees?
Which organization developed an online tool to help investors calculate the impact of mutual fund fees?
What is a distinguishing feature of F-class funds compared to traditional mutual funds?
What is a distinguishing feature of F-class funds compared to traditional mutual funds?
What is the maximum fee an advisor can charge for transferring funds?
What is the maximum fee an advisor can charge for transferring funds?
Under what circumstances do switching fees not apply?
Under what circumstances do switching fees not apply?
Which of the following principles is NOT one of the broad principles upon which mutual fund regulations are based?
Which of the following principles is NOT one of the broad principles upon which mutual fund regulations are based?
What defines a fee-based account compared to other mutual fund accounts?
What defines a fee-based account compared to other mutual fund accounts?
Which entity is responsible for enforcing mutual fund regulations in Canada?
Which entity is responsible for enforcing mutual fund regulations in Canada?
Why did many mutual fund companies start offering F-class mutual funds?
Why did many mutual fund companies start offering F-class mutual funds?
Which statement best reflects the benefits of switching funds among mutual fund companies?
Which statement best reflects the benefits of switching funds among mutual fund companies?
What ethical principle is crucial for the success of mutual fund regulations?
What ethical principle is crucial for the success of mutual fund regulations?
Which of the following best describes the concept of MER in relation to fund fees?
Which of the following best describes the concept of MER in relation to fund fees?
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Study Notes
Systematic Risk
- Mutual fund units can lose value in falling markets
- Volatility in the market is unpredictable and not controllable by fund managers
Tax Complications
- Purchases and sales by the fund manager create taxable events
- Fund manager’s actions may not align with unitholder's time horizon
- Income is taxed in the hands of the unitholder based on fund's income type
Mutual Fund Structure as a Trust
- Common structure for mutual funds is an unincorporated open-end trust
- Trust structure enables the fund to avoid taxation
- Trust deed outlines investment objectives, policies, restrictions, and key personnel
Charges Associated with Mutual Funds
- Three basic categories: sales charges, management expense ratio, and trading expense ratio
- Sales charges are classified by the type of commission levied and vary by fund type, sponsor, distribution method, investment amount, and purchase method
Sales Charges
- Front-end sales charges: Payable at time of purchase, usually a percentage of the purchase price
- No-load funds: Have no sales charges when purchased
Mutual Fund Regulation
- Canadian securities industry is regulated to protect investors
- Regulations are based on three principles: personal trust, disclosure, and regulation
- Success of these principles relies on ethical conduct by registrants
Mutual Fund Regulatory Organizations
- All industry participants are subject to SRO rules and provincial securities law
- Selling a fund’s securities in provinces where it's not registered is prohibited
Mutual Fund Disclosure Documents
- Fund Facts document: Required for each class or series of mutual funds, mandatory pre-purchase delivery
- Simplified Prospectus: Contains information about the issuer, risk factors, pricing, fees, investment strategy, and investor rights
- Annual Information Form (AIF): Available to investors upon request, similar to simplified prospectus
- Annual audited statements or interim unaudited financial statements: Delivered to investors on request
Fund Facts Document Requirements
- Written in plain language, no more than two double-sided pages
- Must be consistent with universal standards for easy data comparison
- Provides timely information to affect investor decisions
- Must disclose the right to withdraw within 48 hours after purchase confirmation and the right to rescind in case of misrepresentation
Simplified Prospectus Requirements
- Description of the issuer and their business
- Risk factors and description of the securities offered
- Pricing method and sales charges
- Distribution method
- Management, distribution, and portfolio management responsibilities
- Fees paid to dealers
- Management fees, other expenses, and annual MER for the past five years
- Investment objectives and practices
- Dividends or other distributions
- Income tax consequences for individuals holding investments
- Notice of legal proceedings
- Identity of auditors, transfer agent, and registrar
- Statement of purchaser's statutory rights
- Summary of fees, charges, and expenses payable
Financial Statements
- Annually audited financial statements must be made available to investors on or before the deadline set by the securities commission
- Unaudited statements at the end of the six months after the fund year-end must be made available to investors
Annual Information Form
- Available to investors upon request
- Contains information similar to the simplified prospectus
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