Question 91

Darryl has a diversified investment portfolio of mutual funds in a non-registered account with Investwell Mutual Funds, a mutual fund dealer. Darryl's diversified portfolio is composed of 3 mutual funds. Each mutual fund is currently worth about $100,000. The ABC Canadian Equity Fund has a total return of 6%, the DEF Bond Fund has a total return of 8% and GHI Global Equity Fund has a total return of 10%. Darryl wants to make an in-kind contribution to his registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) account. He has unused RRSP contribution room of $60,000.
From a tax-efficient viewpoint, which funds contribute in-kind to his RRSP account?
  • Question 92

    Danny is a Dealing Representative for Everbright Investments. He met with his client Adele, who has
    $1,000,000 to invest. During their meeting Danny determines that Adele has a high-risk profile. In addition, he learns that she has an excellent understanding of equities and how volatile they can be. Danny is considering recommending growth funds specifically, and making a recommendation from the following investment options:

    Based on the information provided, which mutual fund should Danny recommend?
  • Question 93

    With respect to the tax treatment of dividends received from a taxable Canadian corporation, which of the following statements is CORRECT?
  • Question 94

    You have been researching Canadian equity mutual funds for a new client. You come across the following information.

    What can you conclude from this information?
  • Question 95

    Wilma has always used the services of a tax preparation firm to file her taxes but is skeptical that she has really benefitted. This year she plans to file her own taxes for the first time.
    What would be useful for her to know?