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Questions # 21:

The XYZ Canadian Equity Income fund is classified as a large cap Canadian equity fund. Despite overall growth in the Canadian equity markets over the last several years, the fund has underperformed its peer group. What is one possible explanation for the underperformance?

Options:

A.

The fund has employed an unusual level of leverage.

B.

The fund has an inappropriate asset category.

C.

The fund has a beta similar to the market.

D.

The fund has an above average Sharpe ratio.

Questions # 22:

What term applies to unemployment created by a new technology that eliminates the need for subway train drivers?

Options:

A.

Structural

B.

Frictional

C.

Natural

D.

Cyclical

Questions # 23:

Jenny contributed $5,000 each year for five years to a spousal RRSP in Albert's name. In the sixth calendar year, Jenny did not contribute and Albert withdrew all the funds from the spousal RRSP. What are the tax implications of the withdrawal for Albert and Jenny?

Options:

A.

No effect on Jenny's taxable income and Albert includes $25,000 plus income earned in the plan in his taxable income.

B.

Albert includes $10,000 in his taxable income and Jenny includes $15,000 plus income earned in the plan in her taxable income.

C.

Jenny includes $25,000 in her taxable income and Albert includes income earned in the plan in his taxable income.

D.

Jenny includes $10,000 in her taxable income and Albert includes $15,000 plus income earned in the plan in his taxable income.

Questions # 24:

Armand, a financial advisor, recently met with Austin, a potential client. Austin is interested in a conservative portfolio that focuses on mature companies that are out of favour with a low turnover. What is the best investment philosophy for Austin?

Options:

A.

Value style

B.

Growth at a reasonable price

C.

Momentum strategy

D.

Growth investing

Questions # 25:

Which example demonstrates direct use of capital savings?

Options:

A.

Depositing funds in a Canadian bank account

B.

Building a new factory

C.

Purchasing a company’s stocks

D.

Purchasing an investment fund

Questions # 26:

You are comparing the performance of ABC Equity Fund and XYZ Equity Fund to their benchmark. Indicate the correct statement.

Return | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | 3 Year Compound Return

Benchmark | -2.0% | 12.6% | 20.6% | 10.0%

ABC Equity Fund | -10.0% | 16.0% | 24.0% | 9.0%

XYZ Equity Fund | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0%

Options:

A.

Fund XYZ would have offered a lower likelihood of loss if a client needed to sell the investment

B.

Fund ABC showed greater consistency in its simple annual returns

C.

Fund ABC demonstrated a superior performance in a bearish market

D.

Fund XYZ offered less protection on the downside

Questions # 27:

When calculating an individual's annual RRSP contribution limit, what adjustments can be made to the base calculation?

Options:

A.

Add the Past Service Pension Adjustment.

B.

Deduct unused contribution room.

C.

Add inflation.

D.

Deduct the Pension Adjustment and Past Service Pension Adjustment.

Questions # 28:

Kerry's total income this past year was $100,000 and she claimed a tax deduction of $2,000. When the tax return is filed, what would be the federal tax payable when applying the following federal tax rates?

(Round to the closest whole dollar for the final answer.)

Question # 28

Options:

A.

$17,472

B.

$18,754

C.

$24,000

D.

$25,480

Questions # 29:

In a mutual fund sales representative's interaction with clients, what term best describes a set of moral principles that incorporate both the letter of the law and the spirit of the law?

Options:

A.

Compliance

B.

Ethical conduct

C.

Fiduciary

D.

Professional responsibility

Questions # 30:

What is the process of selecting specific industries from which stocks will be chosen for the portfolio?

Options:

A.

Strategic asset allocation

B.

Sector weighting

C.

Market timing

D.

Passive portfolio management

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