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| Topic 1 | - The Modern Mutual Fund: This domain examines mutual fund structures, types, and operations, covering equity, fixed income, balanced, and specialty funds, their legal structures, pricing mechanisms, purchase processes, and associated fees.
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| Topic 2 | - Understanding Investment Products and Portfolios: This domain explores various investment products including stocks, bonds, and securities, along with portfolio construction principles, asset allocation strategies, and how different products work together to meet client objectives.
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| Topic 3 | - Analysis of Mutual Funds: This domain addresses evaluation tools and techniques for mutual fund performance, including quantitative measures like returns and risk metrics, and qualitative factors like manager experience and investment style.
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| Topic 4 | - The Know Your Client Communication Process: This domain focuses on gathering and documenting client information to ensure suitable recommendations, including understanding financial situations, investment objectives, risk tolerance, and maintaining ongoing communication with clients.
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| Topic 5 | - Evaluating and Selecting Mutual Funds: This domain covers the systematic process of choosing appropriate mutual funds based on client needs, including selection criteria, cost considerations, performance history, and ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.
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| Topic 6 | - Understanding Alternative Managed Products: This domain introduces investment products beyond traditional mutual funds, including ETFs, segregated funds, and hedge funds, examining their features, structures, benefits, risks, and regulatory treatment.
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