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Which type of fund typically has the lowest management fees?
Which type of fund typically has the lowest management fees?
What is one criticism of the management fee structure in mutual funds?
What is one criticism of the management fee structure in mutual funds?
What expenses are not covered by the management fee in a mutual fund?
What expenses are not covered by the management fee in a mutual fund?
If a fund has total annual expenses of $10 million and $500 million in assets, what is the Management Expense Ratio (MER)?
If a fund has total annual expenses of $10 million and $500 million in assets, what is the Management Expense Ratio (MER)?
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What defines the strategy of index funds compared to equity funds?
What defines the strategy of index funds compared to equity funds?
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What are the components that make up the Management Expense Ratio (MER)?
What are the components that make up the Management Expense Ratio (MER)?
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What justifies the payment of trailer fees to mutual fund sales representatives?
What justifies the payment of trailer fees to mutual fund sales representatives?
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As of June 1, 2022, which type of dealer is prohibited from receiving payments from mutual funds?
As of June 1, 2022, which type of dealer is prohibited from receiving payments from mutual funds?
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Critics of trailer fees argue that these fees may cause which potential issue for sales representatives?
Critics of trailer fees argue that these fees may cause which potential issue for sales representatives?
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Which of the following statements about the ongoing debate about trailer fees is true?
Which of the following statements about the ongoing debate about trailer fees is true?
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What does NAVPS stand for in the context of mutual funds?
What does NAVPS stand for in the context of mutual funds?
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What is the main factor that determines the redemption price of shares if no sales charges are applied?
What is the main factor that determines the redemption price of shares if no sales charges are applied?
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If a mutual fund calculates NAVPS less frequently than daily, what is the potential consequence for redemptions?
If a mutual fund calculates NAVPS less frequently than daily, what is the potential consequence for redemptions?
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What is the typical deadline for orders to be processed at the end of the day price for mutual funds?
What is the typical deadline for orders to be processed at the end of the day price for mutual funds?
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How often are new mutual funds required to compute NAVPS according to regulation?
How often are new mutual funds required to compute NAVPS according to regulation?
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What is the maximum fee an advisor may charge for transferring funds between mutual funds?
What is the maximum fee an advisor may charge for transferring funds between mutual funds?
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Which of the following statements about F-class funds is true?
Which of the following statements about F-class funds is true?
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What principle is NOT part of the regulatory framework for mutual funds in Canada?
What principle is NOT part of the regulatory framework for mutual funds in Canada?
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What happens to switching fees if a fund merges with another fund?
What happens to switching fees if a fund merges with another fund?
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What is one common characteristic shared by all securities industry participants in Canada?
What is one common characteristic shared by all securities industry participants in Canada?
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Study Notes
Mutual Funds: Structure and Regulation
- Mutual funds are a type of managed product that pools capital from many investors
- Investors become unitholders or shareholders in the fund
- Mutual funds are managed by professionals who follow an investment mandate
- Active management involves making investment decisions based on market outlook
- Passive management involves replicating a market index
- Mutual funds offer diversification, economies of scale, and low-cost investment options
- Mutual fund structures include mutual funds, ETFs, segregated funds, and more
- Mutual funds have various types of charges such as expense ratios, sales charges, and more
- Mutual funds are a complex investment requiring specific regulations
- The "Know Your Client" rule and "Know Your Product" rules dictate suitability requirements
- Mutual fund regulatory bodies include provincial securities commissions and CIRO
- Disclosure documents, like Fund Facts and simplified prospectuses, are used to explain the fund
- Client account performance reports must include the beginning and end account values, totals, and more
- Prohibited selling practices include unethical sales tactics that harm clients
- The fund has a custodian to manage investor funds
- Different fund structures have pros and cons
- Regulatory requirements are in place to protect investors
- Costs associated with mutual funds include sales commissions, management fees, and more
- Funds can be structured as a trust or a corporation
- Fund managers, distributors, custodians and directors each have specific responsibilities
- Fund managers pay trailer fees to distributors
- Mutual funds have a set of rules and prohibitions, aimed at protecting investors
- The role of directors or trustees is overseeing the funds, and ensuring it complies with rules
Key Terms
- Active Management
- Annual Information Form
- Custodian
- Early Redemption Fee
- F-class funds
- Front-end load
- Fund Facts
- Know Your Client
- Know Your Product
- Managed Product
- Management Expense Ratio
- Money Market
- Mutual Fund
- National Instrument 81-101
- National Instrument 81-102
- National Registration Database
- Net Asset Value Per Share
- No-load Fund
- Offering Price
- Open-end Trust
- Passive Management
- Pre-authorized Contribution Plan
- Redemption Price
- Registrar
- Relationship Disclosure
- Simplified Prospectus
- Switching Fees
- System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval
- Trading Expense Ratio
- Trailer Fee
- Transfer Agent
- Trust Deed
- Unsolicited Orders
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of mutual funds, including their structure, management styles, and regulatory aspects. Learners will explore the different types of mutual funds, charges involved, and the importance of regulatory compliance. Understanding these concepts is essential for anyone looking to invest in mutual funds or work in finance.
