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A rate-reset preferred share pays a fixed dividend rate that is periodically reset based on a predetermined benchmark, such as the yield to maturity on the five-year Government of Canada bond, plus a fixed spread. This type of share offers a balance between fixed-income predictability and adjustments for changing interest rates.

References:

Volume 1, Chapter 8:Preferred Sharesunder "Types of Preferred Shares" explains rate-reset preferred shares and their connection to benchmark yields like the five-year Government of Canada bond (CSC Volume 1, Chapter 8)​.

In Canada, retail stock and bond transactions are settled through aclearing corporation, such as the Canadian Depository for Securities (CDS). The clearing corporation ensures that transactions are accurately settled according to the dealers' records.

Exchanges facilitate the trading process but are not directly responsible for settling transactions (A, D).

The clearing corporation settles transactions based on dealer records, not exchange records (B).

References:Volume 1, Chapter 7 ("Clearing and Settlement")​.

In an equity transaction,marginrefers to the loan that a dealer extends to a client to facilitate the purchase of securities. The client pays a portion of the purchase price (the margin requirement), while the dealer provides the remainder as a loan. This enables clients to leverage their investments and potentially enhance returns, albeit with increased risk.

Other options:

Amount paid by a client when using credit to buy securities: Describes the margin requirement but does not fully define margin.

Good-faith deposit to ensure future financial obligations: Refers to initial margin in derivatives trading, not equity transactions.

Interest paid by the client to borrow securities: Refers to short-selling, not buying on margin.

References:

Volume 1, Chapter 9:Equity Transactions, section on "Margin Accounts" explains the mechanics of margin trading and loans​.

The settlement date for Government of Canada bonds follows theT+1 rule, meaning settlement occursone business day after the transaction date. This rule ensures efficient clearing and settlement processes in the government bond market.

B. Same day the transaction takes place: While this applies to some instruments in rare cases (e.g., cash transactions), it is not the standard for Government of Canada bonds.

C. Two business days after the transaction (T+2): This applies to equity trades and corporate bonds but not government bonds.

D. Three business days after the transaction (T+3): This is an outdated settlement timeline.