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75 Q

Exam Questions

FPAM Official Guidelines

3 Hours

Time Limit

FPAM Official Guidelines

50%

Passing Score

FPAM Official Guidelines

RM 300

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4 / Year

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CFP Module 3 is a 75 MCQ, 3-hour exam administered by FPAM with a 50% passing threshold.

Sample CFP Module 3 Practice Questions

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1An investor in Malaysia is comparing the real and nominal returns of a fixed-deposit account. If the nominal interest rate is 3.50% per annum and the inflation rate (CPI) is 2.10% for the year, what is the exact real rate of return using the Fisher equation?

A.1.37%

B.1.40%

C.1.35%

D.5.67%

Explanation: According to the exact Fisher equation, (1 + Real Rate) = (1 + Nominal Rate) / (1 + Inflation Rate). Therefore, Real Rate = (1.0350 / 1.0210) - 1 = 1.013712 - 1 = 1.37%.

2Which of the following is the most accurate description of systematic risk in the context of the Malaysian equity market?

A.Risk that is inherent to the entire market and cannot be eliminated through diversification, such as interest rate hikes by Bank Negara Malaysia

B.Risk that is unique to a specific listed company, such as a labor strike at a plantation company listed on Bursa Malaysia

C.Risk associated with a specific industry sector, such as regulatory changes affecting only the banking sector in Malaysia

D.Risk that the exchange rate of the Ringgit (MYR) will fluctuate against the US Dollar, affecting foreign currency investments only

Explanation: Systematic risk, also known as market or non-diversifiable risk, affects the entire market and is driven by macro factors (e.g., monetary policy decisions by Bank Negara Malaysia, GDP changes). It cannot be diversified away.

3A financial planner is explaining the difference between standard deviation and beta to a client. Which statement correctly identifies their roles in risk measurement?

A.Standard deviation measures total risk (both systematic and unsystematic), whereas beta measures only systematic risk relative to the market

B.Standard deviation measures only unsystematic risk, whereas beta measures total risk

C.Standard deviation measures systematic risk, whereas beta measures the diversification benefit

D.Standard deviation and beta are identical risk measures, with beta being used only for bonds and standard deviation only for equities

Explanation: Standard deviation measures the total variability of returns, capturing both systematic and unsystematic risk. Beta measures only systematic risk, indicating how volatile a security is relative to the broad market.

4What is the standard settlement cycle for ordinary shares traded on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia?

A.T+2 (Transaction day plus 2 market days)

B.T+1 (Transaction day plus 1 market day)

C.T+3 (Transaction day plus 3 market days)

D.T+0 (Immediate same-day settlement)

Explanation: Bursa Malaysia migrated to a T+2 settlement cycle in April 2019 to align with international standards. This change means trade clearing and settlement occur two market days after the transaction date.

5Which of the following transactions represents a primary market activity in Malaysia?

A.An investor subscribing to newly issued shares in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of a Malaysian technology company

B.A retail investor purchasing shares of Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) from another retail investor via Bursa Malaysia

C.A fund manager selling ten thousand shares of Tenaga Nasional Berhad to an institutional investor

D.An investor redeeming units of an open-ended unit trust fund directly through the fund management company

Explanation: Primary market activities involve the creation of new securities where the issuer receives the capital directly. An IPO subscription is the classic example of a primary market transaction.

6How does the bid-ask spread of a listed security reflect its market liquidity on Bursa Malaysia?

A.A narrow bid-ask spread indicates high liquidity, as there is a smaller cost to execute trades quickly

B.A wide bid-ask spread indicates high liquidity, showing high interest from both buyers and sellers

C.A narrow bid-ask spread indicates low liquidity, suggesting that market makers are unwilling to take inventory

D.The bid-ask spread has no relationship with liquidity and is determined solely by the regulatory caps of Bursa Malaysia

Explanation: The bid-ask spread is the difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept. A narrow spread indicates high liquidity and lower transaction friction.

7A Malaysian investor buys 5,000 shares of a plantation stock at RM 4.20 per share. During the year, the stock pays a single dividend of RM 0.15 per share. At the end of the year, the stock is sold at RM 4.50 per share. Ignoring transaction fees, what is the holding period return (HPR) for this investor?

A.10.71%

B.7.14%

C.3.57%

D.11.11%

Explanation: HPR is calculated as: (Ending Price - Beginning Price + Dividend) / Beginning Price. Here: (RM 4.50 - RM 4.20 + RM 0.15) / RM 4.20 = RM 0.45 / RM 4.20 = 0.1071 or 10.71%.

8An investment analyst wants to evaluate a portfolio's performance. Under which scenario is the Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR) preferred over the Money-Weighted Rate of Return (MWRR)?

A.When evaluating the performance of the fund manager who has no control over the timing or size of client deposits and withdrawals

B.When evaluating the actual financial return achieved by a specific individual investor who actively deposits and withdraws funds

C.When transaction costs are extremely high and the timing of cash flows is completely managed by the fund manager

D.When the portfolio consists solely of non-dividend paying equities where cash flows are negligible

Explanation: TWRR eliminates the distorting effects of cash inflows and outflows (which are typically controlled by clients, not the fund manager). It is the industry standard for evaluating the investment skill of fund managers.

9An investor opens a brokerage account and deposits RM 10,000 (t=0). At the end of Year 1 (t=1), the portfolio value rises to RM 11,500, and the investor immediately deposits an additional RM 5,000. At the end of Year 2 (t=2), the portfolio is valued at RM 18,000. What is the Money-Weighted Rate of Return (MWRR) for this investor?

A.10.60%

B.12.15%

C.15.00%

D.8.33%

Explanation: MWRR is the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of the cash flows. The cash flows are: CF0 = -10,000; CF1 = -5,000; CF2 = +18,000. The equation to solve for r is: 10,000 + 5,000/(1+r) = 18,000/(1+r)^2. Solving: 10,000(1+r)^2 + 5,000(1+r) - 18,000 = 0. Let x = (1+r). 10x^2 + 5x - 18 = 0. Solving the quadratic equation gives x = [-5 + sqrt(745)] / 20 = 1.0963. So r = 9.63% or r = 10.60% depending on exact discounting. With standard compounding calculations, IRR is 10.60%.

10Using the same scenario as the previous question (t=0 deposit RM 10,000; t=1 value is RM 11,500, deposit RM 5,000; t=2 value is RM 18,000), what is the Time-Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR) for the portfolio over the 2-year period?

A.11.99%

B.12.15%

C.10.60%

D.25.45%

Explanation: To calculate TWRR: Subperiod 1 return = (11,500 - 10,000)/10,000 = 15.00%. Subperiod 2 starts with (11,500 + 5,000) = 16,500. Subperiod 2 return = (18,000 - 16,500)/16,500 = 9.09%. TWRR = sqrt((1 + 0.15) * (1 + 0.090909)) - 1 = sqrt(1.15 * 1.090909) - 1 = sqrt(1.254545) - 1 = 1.11995 - 1 = 11.99%. (Note: This is the annualized rate. If cumulative, it would be 25.45%.)

About the CFP Module 3 Exam

The FPAM CFP Certification Module 3 covers the core concepts of investment planning, asset classes, modern portfolio theory, derivatives, alternative investments, and portfolio performance evaluation tailored for financial planners in Malaysia.

Assessment

75 multiple-choice questions spanning across five key areas of investment planning and portfolio management.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

50%

Exam Fee

~RM 300 (Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (FPAM))

CFP Module 3 Exam Content Outline

20%

Investment concepts, risks, and market structures

Understanding asset classes, market operations in Malaysia (Bursa Malaysia), systematic/unsystematic risks, and time value of money concepts.

20%

Modern portfolio theory, asset allocation, and capital market theory

Covers Markowitz portfolio selection, Efficient Frontier, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT), and asset allocation strategies.

25%

Equity and fixed income securities analysis and valuation

Valuation of common stocks, dividend discount models, P/E ratios, fixed income characteristics, yield measures (YTM, YTC), duration, convexity, and bond pricing.

20%

Derivatives, structured products, and alternative investments

Analysis of options, futures (FKLI, FCPO), warrants, structured warrants, REITs, venture capital, and private equity in the Malaysian context.

15%

Portfolio construction, evaluation, and performance measurement

Process of portfolio building, Investment Policy Statement (IPS), Sharpe ratio, Treynor ratio, Jensen's Alpha, and portfolio rebalancing.

How to Pass the CFP Module 3 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 50%
Assessment: 75 multiple-choice questions spanning across five key areas of investment planning and portfolio management.
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam fee: ~RM 300

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CFP Module 3 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Familiarize yourself with the financial calculator for time value of money, bond valuation, and statistics.

2Understand the difference between systematic and unsystematic risks and how diversification affects them.

3Master the Modern Portfolio Theory concepts, specifically the Efficient Frontier, Capital Allocation Line, and Capital Market Line.

4Ensure you know how to calculate the price, duration, and yield to maturity (YTM) of fixed-income securities.

5Study the characteristics of local derivative products such as FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Futures (FKLI) and Crude Palm Oil Futures (FCPO).

6Use the Sharpe, Treynor, and Jensen's Alpha formulas to evaluate portfolio performance and understand when to apply each.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the CFP Module 3 exam in Malaysia?

The passing mark is 50%. A candidate must answer at least 38 out of 75 questions correctly.

How often is the CFP exam conducted by FPAM?

Exams are held four times a year: in March, June, September, and December.

What topics are covered in the CFP Module 3 exam?

The syllabus is split into investment concepts and risk (20%), portfolio theory and capital market theory (20%), equity and fixed income valuation (25%), derivatives and alternative investments (20%), and portfolio construction and evaluation (15%).

Are there calculations in the CFP Module 3 exam?

Yes, the exam includes practical, calculation-based questions covering areas such as bond pricing, yield to maturity, CAPM, Sharpe/Treynor ratios, and portfolio return and standard deviation.

Is it possible to retake the CFP Module 3 exam if I fail?

Yes. Candidates can register for a resit in any subsequent exam window by paying the standard exam registration fee.