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Investing in Alternative Mutual Funds and Hedge Funds

The course material provides new registrants with the foundation needed to understand the fundamentals about alternative mutual funds and hedge funds. It is a bridge course for Dealing Representatives of mutual fund dealers who want to offer alternative mutual funds. Dealing Representatives who successfully complete the Canadian Investment Funds Course and this course will fulfill the proficiency requirement to offer alternative mutual funds.

Tools and Pricing

Standard Course Price $185
IFIC Members Course Price $165
Printed Textbook $30

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Course Information

COURSE DETAILS
Delivery Online
Language English
Suggested study time 10 hours
Enrolment period 1 year

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WHO SHOULD ENROL
  • Branch managers and administrators
  • Advisor assistants
  • Partners, directors, and officers
  • Operations and back office staff
  • Investment professionals looking to provide advice on alternative mutual funds
  • Dealing Representatives looking to offer alternative mutual funds.

EXAM DETAILS
Format Online unproctored exam
Time permitted 75 minutes
Question format Multiple choice
Passing grade 60%
Attempts allowed 3

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WHAT WILL I LEARN
  • Key characteristics of alternative investment funds
  • Purpose of alternative investment funds
  • Key benefits and risks of alternative investment funds
  • Types of alternative mutual funds and differences from conventional mutual and hedge funds
  • How to invest in alternative investments
  • Regulatory environment for alternative investments in Canada
  • Know Your Product (KYP) obligations with respect to alternative mutual funds
  • Types of investors most suited for alternative mutual funds
  • Taxation of mutual fund investors

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Whom do I contact for course content inquiries?

All content-related inquiries may be sent to coursequestions@ifse.ca. Please be sure to include the following information so we may better assist you:

  • Student name
  • Student number
  • Course you're enrolled in
  • Exact location of question in the course (unit, lesson, page title)
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How do I get my exam results?

Exam results for Computer-based Test Centre Proctored and Computer-based Online Proctored exams are available online within 2 business days following the exam if you have no outstanding fees.

Exam results for Online Unproctored exams are available immediately upon submission.

Exam results for Paper-based Proctored exams are available online within 3 to 5 business days if you have no outstanding fees.

When your grade has been released, you can access your exam results by logging into your IFSE account. Once you have logged in:

  • Choose “My IFSE”
  • Choose “Courses”
  • Choose “Show me my Marks for this Course” (this link only appears when your results are available).
What are printed text materials or textbooks?

Printed text materials or textbooks are hardcopy versions of the online course material. They are optional to purchase and take between five to seven business days to be delivered. They do not include any interactive components (i.e., exercises, quizzes, case study and practice exam) from the online course. Instead, you are instructed to go online to complete those elements. This product is not refundable.

Do I need to register for an online unproctored exam?

No, an online unproctored exam is an exam that is taken via www.ifse.ca. The exam is available 24/7 and may be completed from any location where there is internet access. You receive your grade immediately upon submission.

How do I take an online unproctored exam?

You can access your online unproctored exam by logging into your IFSE account. Once you have logged in:

  • Choose "Launch this Course".
  • Once you launch the course, you can access your Examination or Assessment.
What is the cost to rewrite an online unproctored exam?

There is no cost to re-write an online unproctored exam with the exception of the Labour Sponsored Investment Funds Course (LSIF), Canadian Deposits Self-Study Course offered by the Registered Deposit Brokers Association (RDBA) and the 90 Day Training Course (3 attempts allowed for each of the 9 case study exams). Click here to view the cost to re-write the online exam for these courses. You must contact us to pay the re-write fee. Once the re-write fee is paid, IFSE will reset your exam.

What happens if my computer crashes during an online unproctored exam?

IFSE Institute cannot be held responsible for technical problems that you experience with your equipment or internet service. You can check out the user requirements here.

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