Rule · AMF · 14 Apr 2022
The Canadian Securities Administrators issued amendments to Policy Statement 81-101 to update mutual fund prospectus disclosure requirements. The changes repeal specific sections of the policy and replace Appendix A with a standardized sample Fund Facts document template. This template mandates the inclusion of key fund details, risk ratings, performance history, and fee structures to enhance investor transparency.
AMENDMENTS TO POLICY STATEMENT TO REGULATION 81-101 RESPECTING MUTUAL FUND PROSPECTUS DISCLOSURE
1. Section 4.1.6 of Policy Statement to Regulation 81-101 respecting Mutual Fund
Prospectus Disclosure is repealed.
2. Section 5.6 of the Policy Statement is repealed.
4. Appendix A of the Policy Statement is replaced with the following:
“APPENDIX A SAMPLE FUND FACTS DOCUMENT
(insert here the Fund Facts)”.
Fund Facts
XYZ Canadian Equity Fund – Series B
Quick facts
Fund code: XYZ123
Date series started: March 31, 2000
Total value of fund on June 1, 20XX: $1 billion Management expense ratio (MER): 2.25% This document contains key information you should know about XYZ Canadian Equity Fund. You can find more details in the fund’s simplified prospectus. Ask your representative for a copy, contact XYZ Mutual Funds at 1-800-555-5556 or investing@xyzfunds.com, or visit www.xyzfunds.com. Before you invest in any fund, consider how the fund would work with your other investments and your tolerance for risk. Investment mix (June 1, 20XX) Industry Financial services 34.0% Energy 26.6% Industrial goods 16.5% Business services 6.4% Telecommunication 5.9% Hardware 3.7% Healthcare services 2.3% Consumer services 2.1% Media 1.9% Consumer goods 0.6% Fund manager: XYZ Mutual Funds Portfolio manager: Capital Asset Management Ltd. Distributions: Annually, on December 15 Minimum investment: $500 initial, $50 additional Low Low to medium Medium Medium to high High How risky is it? The value of the fund can go down as well as up. You could lose money. One way to gauge risk is to look at how much a fund’s returns change over time. This is called “volatility”. In general, funds with higher volatility will have returns that change more over time. They typically have a greater chance of losing money and may have a greater chance of higher returns. Funds with lower volatility tend to have returns that change less over time. They typically have lower returns and may have a lower chance of losing money. Risk rating XYZ Mutual Funds has rated the volatility of this fund as medium. This rating is based on how much the fund’s returns have changed from year to year. It doesn’t tell you how volatile the fund will be in the future. The rating can change over time. A fund with a low risk rating can still lose money. For more information about the risk rating and specific risks that can affect the fund’s returns, see the Risk section of the fund’s simplified prospectus. No guarantees Like most mutual funds, this fund doesn’t have any guarantees. You may not get back the amount of money you invest. Top 10 investments (June 1, 20XX)
XYZ Canadian Equity Fund – Series B XYZ Mutual Funds A word about tax In general, you’ll have to pay income tax on any money you make on a fund. How much you pay depends on the tax laws where you live and whether or not you hold the fund in a registered plan, such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan or a Tax-Free Savings Account. Keep in mind that if you hold your fund in a non-registered account, fund distributions are included in your taxable income, whether you get them in cash or have them reinvested. 30 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 20XX -6.9 26.7 12.9
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Who is this fund for?
Investors who:
XYZ Mutual Funds XYZ Canadian Equity Fund – Series B How much does it cost? The following tables show the fees and expenses you could pay to buy, own and sell Series B units of the fund. The fees and expenses — including any commissions — can vary among series of a fund and among funds. Higher commissions can influence representatives to recommend one investment over another. Ask about other funds and investments that may be suitable for you at a lower cost.
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3. Other fees
You may have to pay other fees when you buy, hold, sell or switch units of the fund.Ann XYZ Canadian Equity Fund – Series B XYZ Mutual Funds Fee What you pay Short-term trading fee 1% of the value of units you sell or switch within 90 days of buying them. This fee goes to the fund. Switch fee Your representative’s firm may charge you up to 2% of the value of units you switch to another XYZ Mutual Fund. Change fee Your representative’s firm may charge you up to 2% of the value of units you switch to another series of the fund. What if I change my mind? Under securities law in some provinces and territories, you have the right to:
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