인프런 커뮤니티 질문&답변

When preparing for the IFC certification exam, it becomes pretty clear that not all mutual fund concepts carry the same weight. Some areas demand extra attention because they go beyond definitions and really test how well you understand real-world application. For me, topics like KYC and suitability, fee structures, and portfolio alignment stood out quickly. They seem straightforward at first, but the more you study, the more nuance you realize is involved, especially when client scenarios are introduced.

Another area that deserves focus is how mutual funds are evaluated. Understanding performance, risk, and benchmarks in isolation is one thing, but applying them together in context is where many candidates slow down. Ethics and compliance also play a bigger role than expected, particularly when questions combine regulation with practical decision-making.

While studying, I found that relying only on reading material wasn’t enough. Going through exam questions from different sources helped connect the concepts, especially for identifying common traps. Using the official CSI resources alongside these practice platforms, scenario-based IFS exam questions from CertsBoosters helped me to make it easier to reinforce weaker areas and get comfortable with how questions are framed. Curious to hear which concepts others felt required the most attention during their IFC preparation.