Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Practice Exam · Question
A client is looking for a low-risk investment that provides regular income and is backed by the full faith and credit of the Canadian government. Which of the following would be most suitable?
Government of Canada Treasury Bills (T-bills) are short-term debt instruments issued by the Canadian government, making them virtually risk-free and providing r
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Question: A client is looking for a low-risk investment that provides regular income and is backed by the full faith and credit of the Canadian government. Which of the following would be most suitable?
Answer options:
- Common shares of a large Canadian bank ✅ Government of Canada Treasury Bills
- High-yield corporate bonds
- Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) tracking the S&P/TSX Composite Index
Correct answer: Government of Canada Treasury Bills
Explanation: Government of Canada Treasury Bills (T-bills) are short-term debt instruments issued by the Canadian government, making them virtually risk-free and providing regular income (through discount).
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