Welcome to "Structured Products for Investment," a comprehensive continuing education course brought to you by PNC Learning Inc. This course fulfills continuing education requirements for FP Canada and MFDA in Canada, offering essential knowledge for investment professionals.

In today's dynamic financial landscape, understanding structured investment products (SIPs) is crucial. These customized instruments help meet specific investor needs but come with inherent complexities and risks. This course will equip you with a thorough understanding of various structured products, their advantages, disadvantages, and associated risks, ensuring you can navigate this sophisticated market with confidence.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and differentiate between key types of structured products, including Principal Protected Notes (PPNs), Market Linked GICs, Split Shares, Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS), and Asset-Backed Securities (ABS).
• Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each structured product, evaluating their suitability for diverse investment objectives.
• Assess the critical risks associated with structured products, such as prepayment risk, liquidity risk, performance risk, credit risk, and currency risk.
• Understand the structure, mechanics, and tax implications of PPNs and Market Linked GICs, including concepts like participation rates and performance caps.
• Grasp the intricacies of Split Shares, including the roles of capital and preferred shares, and how stock splits (and reverse splits) impact their value.
• Comprehend the securitization process for ABS and MBS, including the role of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and the tranching of assets.
• Evaluate the unique characteristics and guarantees of Canadian MBS, including the role of CMHC and Canada Mortgage Bonds.
• Apply your knowledge to make informed decisions regarding structured products within an investment strategy, considering both their benefits and historical challenges.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or meet continuing education requirements, this course provides a clear, concise, and engaging exploration of structured products for investment.