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eLEARNING

Investment Funds in Canada (IFC)


HELP YOUR CLIENTS MAKE SMART INVESTMENT DECISIONS

COURSE The IFC provides foundational knowledge that prepares Advisors to give clients
effective advice on mutual fund investments based on a client’s objectives, timeline
OVERVIEW &
and risk tolerance. It also provides greater insight into a mutual fund representative’s
BENEFITS
legal, ethical and professional responsibilities.
DUR AT I ON
• Completing the course will help push your resume to the top and gain a
90 - 140 hours competitive advantage while applying for jobs.
• You will also qualify to apply to become an MFDA member and perform
mutual fund transactions and provide clients with effective financial advice.
• Completing the IFC will open doors to earn more financial credentials and
designations.

COMPETENCIES • Understand the Canadian financial markets and the mutual funds industry
better.
GAINED
DE LI V E RY CHANNEL • Analyze the risk-return relationship of investments.

eLearning • Gain more in-depth insight into assessing mutual fund performance and fee
structure.
• Build skills to create and effectively manage client portfolios.

LEARNING By completing this course, learners will have an in-depth understading of the
Canadian financial services landscape. They will gain the knowledge needed to make
OBJECTIVE
smart investment decisions, become a confident advisor and build a solid foundation
for their career. This course will enable you to meet your MFDA regulatory
Course Topics: requirements to register for a license to sell mutual funds in Canada.

1 Introduction to
the Mutual Funds INTENDED Enrol in the CSC if you’re:

Marketplace AUDIENCE • Seeking your license to sell mutual funds


• A financial services professional seeking to grow your knowledge-base
2 The Know Your Client
• Want a broader understanding of capital markets
Communication Process

3 Understanding

Investment Products
and Portfolios

4 Understanding

Mutual Funds and


Managed Products

5 Evaluating Mutual Funds

6 Ethics, Compliance
and Mutual Fund
Regulations

For more information contact: designations@csi.ca


Course Detail
TOPICS CHAPTERS

1 Introduction to 1 The Role of the Mutual Fund Sales Representative


the Mutual Funds
2 Overview of the Canadian Financial Marketplace
Marketplace
3 Economic Principles

2 The Know Your Client 4 Getting to Know the Client


Communication
5 Behavioural Finance
Process
6 Tax and Retirement Planning

3 Understanding 7 Types of Investment Products and How They Are Traded


Investment Products
8 Constructing Investment Portfolios
and Portfolios
9 Understanding Financial Statements

4 Understanding 10 The Modern Mutual Fund


Mutual Funds and
11 Conservative Mutual Fund Products
Managed Products
12 Riskier Mutual Fund Products

13 Alternative Managed Products

5 Evaluating 14 Understanding Mutual Fund Performance


Mutual Funds
15 Selecting A Mutual Fund

16 Mutual Fund Fees and Services

6 Ethics, Compliance 17 Mutual Fund Dealer Regulation


and Mutual Fund
Regulations 18 Applying Ethical Standards to What You Have Learned

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