Holding down a full-time job while chasing the CSC2 credential leaves little room for marathon study sessions. ActualCollection built its CSI Canadian Securities Course Exam2 package for exactly that crowd: 234 practice questions you can chip away at in spare minutes, and in 2026 that flexibility matters more than ever.
CSI CSC2 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Canadian Securities Course Volume 2 Examination (Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management) |
| Exam Number: | CSC2 |
| Related Certifications: | Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Volume 1 CIRO Proficiency Exams (CIRE – successor framework) |
| Available Languages: | French, English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime credential (no formal expiry; subject to regulatory changes) |
| Passing Score: | 60% (official CSI requirement per exam) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Proctored (online or test center) |
| Exam Price: | Approximately CAD $600–$1,200 for full CSC enrollment (varies by package and region) |
| Recommended Training: | Practice Question Banks (CSI-approved providers vary by package) CSI Official Study Tools |
| Exam Registration: | Canadian Securities Institute CSC Program Page CIRO Proficiency Information (updated regulatory framework) |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based proctored exam (remote or test center) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required, but typically CSC Volume 1 must be completed before Volume 2 exam eligibility. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.csi.ca/en/learning/courses/csc/exam-credits |
CSI CSC2 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Investment Analysis | 18% | - Risk and return measurement
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| Topic 2: Canadian Taxation | 6% | - Tax treatment of investments
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| Topic 3: Client Relationships & Accounts | - Institutional client basics
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| Topic 4: Managed Products | - Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
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| Topic 5: Portfolio Analysis | 18% | - Portfolio performance evaluation
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CSI CSC2 Certification Exam Q&A
CSI Canadian Securities Course Exam2 is an official Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) exam, registered under the code CSC2. A passing score earns you the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) – Volume 2 (CSC2) certification, positioned at the Associate level. The credential also connects to Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Volume 1, CIRO Proficiency Exams (CIRE – successor framework), so it can anchor a broader certification path. Because Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) designs its exams around real job tasks, holding this certification signals practical skill rather than memorized theory.
Candidates face 100 questions inside a 120 minutes window on the CSI Canadian Securities Course Exam2 exam. That ratio leaves little slack, which is why pacing deserves as much practice as the content itself. Learn to budget your minutes, park stubborn questions instead of wrestling them, and rehearse under a real clock: a few timed runs in the ActualCollection test engine will make the official time limit feel routine rather than threatening.
The passing bar for CSI Canadian Securities Course Exam2 is set at 60% (official CSI requirement per exam), and registering for the exam officially costs Approximately CAD $600–$1,200 for full CSC enrollment (varies by package and region). There is no reduced price for a second try: fail, and you pay Approximately CAD $600–$1,200 for full CSC enrollment (varies by package and region) in full again. That makes honest self-testing the cheapest insurance available, so hold off on booking until your ActualCollection practice scores sit clearly above the passing line, attempt after attempt.
No formal prerequisites required, but typically CSC Volume 1 must be completed before Volume 2 exam eligibility.
Vendor policies are revised from time to time, so double-check the eligibility details before registering on the official exam page.
Sign-up for the CSI Canadian Securities Course Exam2 exam is handled through the official registration channels listed here.
- Canadian Securities Institute CSC Program Page
- CIRO Proficiency Information (updated regulatory framework)
One practical detail: the exam is delivered Computer-based proctored exam (remote or test center), so plan your logistics accordingly.
Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) recommends the following training resources for candidates working toward CSI Canadian Securities Course Exam2.
Training gives you the theory, but repetition locks it in. Pair any course with the 234 practice questions in the ActualCollection CSC2 package and you will know exactly how each topic shows up on exam day.
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CSI Canadian Securities Course Exam2 is divided into 5 official domains. Among the headline areas are Portfolio Analysis (18%), Canadian Taxation (6%), and Managed Products. Scroll up to the exam topics section for the full breakdown, and use it as a checklist: any line you cannot confidently explain deserves another round of practice.
CSI Canadian Securities Course Exam2 Sample Questions:
Question 1
When considering management accounts, what is most accurate regarding model-based account management?
A. It requires solicitation.
B. It permits tax loss selling.
C. It requires client permission before executing trades.
D. It is only intended for short-term use.
Question 2
SK AI-Equity Mutual Fund reported a year-end NAVPS of $25.50, a beginning of the year NAVPS of
$21.50, and a dividend yield of 4.34%. What was the performance of the SK fund assuming reinvestment of all dividends and that no additions or withdrawals were made?
A. 22.94%
B. 14.25%
C. 15.69%
D. 18.60%
Question 3
For institutional trading, when does the investor need to provide trade-matching elements?
A. After the dealer issues a trade execution notice.
B. With the initial order.
C. One the custodian confirms the trade.
D. Once the trade clears.
Question 4
What risk of investing in split shares is specific to a preferred shareholder?
A. Reinvestment
B. Leverage
C. Dividend cuts
D. Volatility
Question 5
How do the fees differ between an F-class and front-end version of the same fund?
A. The fees are identical
B. The management expense ratio is lower on the F-class fund.
C. The management expense ratio is higher on the F-class fund.
D. The commission changed is higher on the F-class fund.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: B |





