When distributions from a mutual fund are reinvested (rather than taken in cash), they are not taxed again at the time of reinvestment. Instead, they increase the adjusted cost base (ACB) of the investment. This is important because when the investor eventually sells the mutual fund units, the capital gain (or loss) is calculated as:
Capital Gain = Proceeds of Disposition - Adjusted Cost Base - Expenses Incurred to Sell In Zofia's case:
* Original investment = $10,000
* Reinvested distributions = $2,500 (which increases the ACB)
* Therefore, ACB = $10,000 + $2,500 = $12,500
* Proceeds of sale = $15,000
* Capital gain = $15,000 - $12,500 = $2,500
Thus, the correct answer is D, because $12,500 is the adjusted cost base and the capital gain on sale would be $2,500, not $5,000.
This is clearly stated in the Investment Funds in Canada material where it explains that reinvested distributions increase the investor's ACB and are not separately taxed at the time of disposition.

Speculators avoid diversification because it reduces the potential for both large losses and large gains, which they seek to achieve significant wealth. The feedback from the document states:
"Diversification affects the returns that investors hope to earn. Diversification tends to reduce the probability of both very large losses and very large gains. Speculators tend to avoid diversification for this reason. Great wealth can be achieved only through an absence of diversification." Reference: Chapter 8 - Constructing Investment Portfolios

This question would give you the most information regarding your client's familiarity with investing because it tests their basic knowledge of one of the fundamental concepts in finance. The relationship between risk and return is the trade-off that investors face when choosing between different investments. Generally, the higher the risk, the higher the expected return, and vice versa. A client who understands this relationship would be able to evaluate the potential outcomes and costs of their investment decisions and choose the ones that match their risk tolerance and return objectives. A client who does not understand this relationship might have unrealistic expectations or make unsuitable choices.
References = Risk-Return Tradeoff Definition - Investopedia, Risk and Return - Corporate Finance Institute, Risk and Return: An Introduction - Morningstar

Jasmine realizes interest income of $400 because she bought a strip bond, which is a bond that has its principal and coupon payments separated and sold individually. Jasmine bought the principal-stripped bond, also known as a zero-coupon bond, which pays no interest until maturity. The difference between the purchase price and the face value at maturity is considered interest income and is taxable in the year it is received. References: Strip Bonds: Definition, How They Work, Returns, and Example

The net asset value per unit (NAVPU) of a mutual fund is calculated by dividing the net asset value (NAV) of the fund by the number of outstanding units. The NAV is the difference between the total assets and total liabilities of the fund. Current assets and current liabilities are not relevant for the NAVPU calculation.
Therefore, Great Lengths Equity Fund's NAVPU is ($135 million - $10 million) / 11 million = $11.36.