IFC — Investment Funds in Canada (Study Hub + Practice)

Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) is a CSI exam focused on mutual funds and the day-to-day work of a mutual fund representative: KYC and suitability, product and portfolio basics, mutual fund structure and performance, alternative managed products, and ethics/compliance/regulation.

Official structure (CSI): 1 exam, 3 hours, 100 multiple-choice questions, passing grade 60%. Source: https://www.csi.ca/en/learning/courses/ifc/exam-credits

Use this hub to prep efficiently:

• Start with the Overview for scope, what to prioritize, and common pitfalls.
• Follow the Study Plan for 30/60/90‑day prep.
• Use the Syllabus as your objective checklist.
• Use the Cheatsheet for terminology, decision tables, and formulas (glossary included).
• Train speed with Practice .

Select a section below to begin.

In this section

• IFC Cheatsheet — Mutual Funds, KYC, Portfolios, Fees, Regulation & Glossary
  Comprehensive IFC cheat sheet: mutual funds marketplace and structure, KYC and suitability process, product and portfolio basics, performance and fees, alternative managed products, regulation/ethics, formulas, and glossary.
• IFC FAQ — Common Questions (Mutual Funds, Suitability, Regulation)
  Frequently asked questions for CSI Investment Funds in Canada (IFC): exam format, topic weightings, what to memorize, and how to practice efficiently.
• IFC Mock Exams & Practice Exam Questions | CSI Investment Funds in Canada
  IFC mock exams and practice exam questions for CSI Investment Funds in Canada. Timed practice sets and detailed explanations in the FINRA Exam Prep app (web, iOS, Android).
• IFC Resources — Official CSI Links
  Authoritative IFC resources from the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI): course page, official curriculum, and exam credits (structure + weightings).
• IFC Study Plan (30 / 60 / 90 Days)
  A practical IFC study plan (30/60/90 days): weekly focus areas mapped to the official CSI blueprint and chapters, with a repeatable syllabus → drills → review loop.
• IFC Syllabus — Learning Objectives by Topic
  Blueprint-aligned learning objectives for CSI Investment Funds in Canada (IFC), organized by topic with quick links to targeted practice.