Chapter 1: The Canadian Securities Industry
- 1.1 Overview of the Canadian Securities Industry
- 1.2 The Investment Dealer’s Role as a Financial Intermediary
- 1.3 Financial Intermediaries Other than Investment Dealers
- 1.4 Financial Market Trends
Chapter 2: The Capital Market
- 2.1 Investment Capital
- 2.2 The Financial Instruments
- 2.3 The Financial Markets
Chapter 3: The Canadian Regulatory Environment
- 3.1 The Regulators
- 3.2 Regulation and Supervision
- 3.3 Remediation
- 3.4 Ethical Standards in the Financial Services Industry
Chapter 4: Overview of Economics
- 4.1 Defining Economics
- 4.2 Measuring Economic Growth
- 4.3 The Business Cycle
- 4.4 The Labour Market
- 4.5 The Role of Interest Rates
- 4.6 The Impact of Inflation
- 4.7 International Finance and Trade
Chapter 5: Economic Policy
- 5.1 Fiscal Policy
- 5.2 The Bank of Canada
- 5.3 Monetary Policy
- 5.4 The Challenges of Government Policy
Chapter 6: Fixed-Income Securities: Features and Types
- 6.1 The Fixed-Income Marketplace
- 6.2 The Basic Features and Terminology of Fixed-Income Securities
- 6.3 Government of Canada Securities
- 6.4 Provincial and Municipal Government Securities
- 6.5 Types of Corporate Bonds
- 6.6 Other Fixed-Income Securities
- 6.7 How to Read Bond Quotes and Ratings
Chapter 7: Fixed-Income Securities: Pricing and Trading
- 7.1 Calculating Price and Yield of a Bond
- 7.2 Term Structure of Interest Rates
- 7.3 Fundamental Bond Pricing Properties
- 7.4 Bond Market Trading
- 7.5 Bond Indexes
Chapter 8: Equity Securities: Common and Preferred Shares
- 8.1 Common Shares
- 8.2 Preferred Shares
- 8.3 Stock Indexes and Averages
Chapter 9: Equity Securities – Equity Transactions
- 9.1 Cash Accounts and Margin Accounts
- 9.2 Margin Account Transactions
- 9.3 Trading and Settlement Procedures
- 9.4 How Securities Are Bought and Sold
Chapter 10: Derivatives
- 10.1 The Role of Derivatives
- 10.2 Types of Underlying Assets
- 10.3 The Users of Derivatives
- 10.4 Options
- 10.5 Forwards and Futures
- 10.6 Rights and Warrants
Chapter 11: Corporations and Their Financial Statements
- 11.1 Corporations and Their Structure
- 11.2 Financial Statements of a Corporation
- 11.3 The Annual Report
- 11.4 Public Company Disclosures and Investor Rights
- 11.5 Forwards and Futures
- 11.6 Takeover Bids and Insider Trading
Chapter 12: Financing and Listing Securities
- 12.1 Government and Corporate Finance
- 12.2 The Corporate Financing Process
- 12.3 Bringing Securities to the Market
- 12.4 Other Methods of Distributing Securities to the Public
- 12.5 The Listing Process
Chapter 13: Fundamental and Technical Analysis
- 13.1 Methods of Equity Analysis
- 13.2 Fundamental Macroeconomic Analysis
- 13.3 Fundamental Industry Analysis
- 13.4 Technical Analysis
Chapter 14: Company Analysis
- 14.1 Performing Company Analysis
- 14.2 Interpreting Financial Statements
- 14.3 Analyzing Financial Ratios
- 14.4 Assessing Preferred Share Investment Quality
Chapter 15: Introduction to the Portfolio Approach
- 15.1 Risk and Return
- 15.2 Relationship Between Risk and Return in a Portfolio
- 15.3 The Portfolio Manager Styles
Chapter 16: The Portfolio Management Process
- 16.1 Overview of the Portfolio Management Process
- 16.2 Step 1: Determine Investment Objectives and Constraints
- 16.3 Step 2: Design an Investment Policy Statement
- 16.4 Step 3: Develop the Asset Mix
- 16.5 Step 4: Select the Securities
- 16.6 Step 5: Monitor the Client, the Market, and the Economy
- 16.7 Step 6: Evaluate Portfolio Performance
- 16.8 Step 7: Rebalance the Portfolio
Chapter 17: Mutual Funds: Structure and Regulation
- 17.1 Overview of Managed Products
- 17.2 Overview of Mutual Funds
- 17.3 Pricing Mutual Fund Units
- 17.4 Mutual Fund Regulation
- 17.5 Other Forms and Requirements
- 17.6 The Know Your Client Rule
- 17.7 Requirements for Opening and Updating an Account
Chapter 18: Mutual Funds: Types and Features
- 18.1 Types of Mutual Funds
- 18.2 Fund Management Styles
- 18.3 Redemption of Mutual Fund Units or Shares
- 18.4 Measuring Mutual Fund Performance
Chapter 19: Exchange-Traded Funds
- 19.1 The Regulation and Structure of Exchange-Traded Funds
- 19.2 Key Features of Exchange-Traded Funds
- 19.3 The Various Types of Exchange-Traded Funds
- 19.4 The Risks of Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds
- 19.5 Comparing Exchange-Traded Funds and Mutual Funds
- 19.6 Taxation of Investors in Exchange-Traded Funds
- 19.7 Investment Strategies Using Exchange-Traded Funds
- 19.8 Other Related Products
Chapter 20: Alternative Investments: Benefits, Risks, and Structure
- 20.1 Introduction to Alternative Investments
- 20.2 Investing in Alternatives — Benefits and Risks
- 20.3 Alternative Investment Structures
- 20.4 Comparing Alternative Mutual Funds with Conventional Mutual Funds and Hedge Funds
Chapter 21: Alternative Investments: Strategies and Performance
- 21.1 Alternative Investment Strategies
- 21.2 Alternative Strategy Fund Performance Measurement
- 21.3 Due Diligence and Suitability of Alternative Strategies
Chapter 22: Other Managed Products
- 22.1 Segregated Funds
- 22.2 Labour-Sponsored Venture Capital Corporations (LSVCCs)
- 22.3 Closed-End Funds
- 22.4 Income Trusts
- 22.5 Listed Private Equity
Chapter 23: Structured Products
- 23.1 Overview of Structured Products
- 23.2 Principal-Protected Notes (PPNs)
- 23.3 Market-Linked Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs)
- 23.4 Split Shares
- 23.5 Asset-Backed Securities (ABS)
Chapter 24: Canadian Taxation
- 24.1 The Canadian Taxation System
- 24.2 Capital Gains and Losses
- 24.3 Tax Deferral and Tax-Free Plans
- 24.4 Tax Planning Strategies
Chapter 25: Fee-Based Accounts
- 25.1 Overview of Fee-Based Accounts
- 25.2 Managed Fee-Based Accounts
- 25.3 Non-Managed Fee-Based Accounts
Chapter 26: Working with the Retail Client
- 26.1 The Financial Planning Approach
- 26.2 The Life Cycle Hypothesis
- 26.3 Estate Planning
- 26.4 Ethics and the Advisor’s Standards of Conduct
Chapter 27: Working with the Institutional Client
- 27.1 The Sell Side and the Buy Side of the Market
- 27.2 The Responsibilities of a Buy-Side Portfolio Manager and Trader
- 27.3 The Organizational Structure of a Sell-Side Trading Firm
- 27.4 The Revenue Sources for Sell-Side Trading Firms
- 27.5 Institutional Clearing and Settlement
- 27.6 Roles and Responsibilities in the Institutional Market
- 27.7 Investment Styles, Guidelines, and Restrictions
- 27.8 Algorithmic Trading

Chapter 4: Overview of Economics

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Defining Economics
Explore the foundational principles of economics, focusing on how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate scarce resources to meet competing needs in Canadian and global contexts.
Measuring Economic Growth
Explore the fundamentals of measuring economic growth through key concepts like GDP, GNP, and Real GDP, with a focus on Canadian economic frameworks, official data sources, and practical investment insights.
The Business Cycle in the Canadian Economy
Explore the expansion, peak, contraction, and trough phases of the business cycle, their drivers, and their impact on investment strategies in Canada's dynamic financial markets.
The Labour Market: Indicators, Dynamics, and Economic Implications
A comprehensive overview of labour market indicators, types of unemployment, government interventions, and real-world Canadian examples.
The Role of Interest Rates in Canadian Financial Markets
A comprehensive exploration of how interest rates influence Canada's economy, capital markets, and investment decisions.
The Impact of Inflation
Explore how inflation influences economic growth, monetary policy, and personal finance, and learn strategies to manage its effects on investments.
International Finance and Trade
Discover how global economic interactions, trade agreements, and currency exchange shape Canada's economy and investment landscape.

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