CSI Updated IFC Exam Questions and Answers by cristian

Research and the CSC curriculum stress that asset allocation is the single most important factor in determining portfolio performance, more than market timing or security selection.

Proper asset mix (equities, fixed income, cash) accounts for most portfolio success or failure.

A front-end sales charge is normally quoted as a percentage of the total purchase price, whereas the question asks for the charge as a percentage of the net amount actually invested . If the sales charge is 3%, then 97% of the client ' s total payment is invested. Therefore, the equivalent load relative to the net investment is calculated as 3% ÷ 97% = 3.09278%, which rounds to 3.093% . Using the $15.00 NAVPS gives the same result: the offering price is approximately $15 ÷ 0.97 = $15.4639, so the sales charge is approximately $0.4639 per unit. Dividing $0.4639 by the $15.00 net amount invested gives approximately 3.093%. Therefore, Option B is correct.

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An RRIF (Registered Retirement Income Fund) requires annual minimum withdrawals starting the year after it is established.

It can be either self-directed or managed.

The RRSP must be converted to an RRIF or annuity by the end of the year the holder turns 71; the RRIF itself is not terminated at that age.

Withdrawals are based on the age of the annuitant or spouse.

Thus, the key requirement is minimum annual withdrawals.

A RRIF is a retirement income option that allows you to withdraw income from the savings accumulated under your RRSP. You cannot contribute new amounts to a RRIF. You can only transfer funds from your RRSP or another RRIF to your RRIF.

References = IFSE CIFC Module 6: Registered Plans, page 6-11. Can I deposit money in an RRIF? | Fonds FTQ