Jeremy is reviewing the prospectus of a Canadian equity fund and notes the fund permits...

The question specifies that the fund’s objective is to “bet on the future movement of the market to increase returns.”

This is speculation, not hedging.

Under NI 81-102, conventional mutual funds may use derivatives, but only under restrictions (hedging, market entry/exit, or income enhancement). Speculative use must be disclosed in the prospectus.

Hedge funds and some alternative mutual funds can use derivatives for speculation with leverage.

Thus, Jeremy should note that this fund uses derivatives for speculation.