Unit 1 Topic 8 Flashcards
When managing unit trusts what does the term ‘open-ended’ mean?
A That clients can buy more units
B That the fund manager can create more units
C That the fund manager does not need to value the units
D That there is flexibility in the taxation arrangements of units
B That the fund manager can create more units
Which of the following statements is correct in respect of a unit trust?
A Any gain made on the sale of units by an investor may be liable to capital gains tax
B The fund manager is able to borrow
C An investor who requires mainly capital growth will be best advised to purchase distribution units
D The price at which an investor purchases units in the fund is referred to as the bid price
A Any gain made on the sale of units by an investor may be liable to capital gains tax
Historically, charges on unit trusts have generally comprised:
A a bid offer spread only
B an annual management charge only
C an annual management charge and a policy fee
D a bid offer spread and an annual or monthly management charge
D a bid offer spread and an annual or monthly management charge
Which one of the following statements is FALSE of unit trusts?
A They can be used to provide a balance of regular income and capital growth
B They will always provide a high rate of return in the short term
C They should be viewed as a long-term investment
D They can be used to plan for school fees
B They will always provide a high rate of return in the short term
What are the regular payments made out of investment trusts known as? A Distributions B Coupons C Allocations D Dividends
D Dividends
Under a unit trust what does the cancellation price represent?
A The maximum price at which a full encashment of the units may be made
B The minimum price at which investors may cash in their units
C The price applicable to investors if they cancel during the cooling off period
D The price at which the manager will buy back units if underlying assets
do not have to be traded
B The minimum price at which investors may cash in their units
Unit trusts are strictly governed by a set of terms. In what document are these terms defined? A Trust Certificate B Trust Deed C Contract Letter D Contract Note
B Trust Deed
Which one of the following is NOT the responsibility of a unit trust fund manager?
A To establish the cancellation price of units
B To buy back units from clients when they wish to sell
C To manage the trust fund’s investments
D To ensure that the trustee complies with the trust deed
D To ensure that the trustee complies with the trust deed
At what rate would capital gains tax be charged on gains made on the sale
of a unit trust investment by a higher rate taxpayer?
A 10%
B 18%
C 22.5%
D 20%
D 20%
Who is responsible for paying capital gains tax from unit trusts to HMRC? A The unit holder B The trustees C The unit trust company D The fund managers
A The unit holder
Which one of the following BEST describes an investment trust?
A A unit linked single premium non-qualifying whole-of-life policy investing solely in shares
B A trust which invests solely in shares in the Alternative Investment Market
C A company which invests in shares of other companies
D A partnership which invests in gilt-edged securities
C A company which invests in shares of other companies
What is the MAXIMUM amount, if any, that an individual can invest in an investment trust in any one tax year? A £3,000 B £6,000 C £9,000 D Unlimited
D Unlimited
Gains made within an investment trust are subject to what tax, if any, in the hands of the fund managers? A Basic rate tax B Capital gains tax C Corporation tax D None
D None
If the shares of an investment trust stand at a discount below the net asset value per share, which one of the following is CORRECT?
A Capital growth is potentially higher than direct investment
B A minimum level of capital growth is guaranteed
C Capital growth will be negligible
D Income growth is forsaken for capital growth
A Capital growth is potentially higher than direct investment
Which one of the following is TRUE of open-ended investment companies
(OEICS)?
A Switches are made on a mid-price basis
B Shares are bought and sold at the same price on any given day
C There is no initial charge
D The initial charge is included in the bid/offer spread
B Shares are bought and sold at the same price on any given day