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A Canadian investment firm charges clients a management expense ratio (MER) for mutual funds and an assets under management (AUM) fee for separately managed accounts. This is an example of:

Both the MER (for mutual funds) and the AUM (for SMA) are common components of 'bundled' fee structures, where the fee typically covers management, administrati

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Question: A Canadian investment firm charges clients a management expense ratio (MER) for mutual funds and an assets under management (AUM) fee for separately managed accounts. This is an example of:

Answer options:

  • A commission-based fee structure.
  • A performance-based fee structure. ✅ A bundled fee structure.
  • A transparent fee disclosure which is standard practice.

Correct answer: A bundled fee structure.

Explanation: Both the MER (for mutual funds) and the AUM (for SMA) are common components of 'bundled' fee structures, where the fee typically covers management, administration, and other services.

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