Share Classes
Different types of shares issued by a single fund, sometimes referred to as Class A shares, Class B shares, and so on. All classes of a fund hold identical investments and have the same investment objectives and policies. But each class has different fees and expenses, and therefore, each class will have different performance results.
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Definition and explanation
Different types of shares issued by a single fund, sometimes referred to as Class A shares, Class B shares, and so on. All classes of a fund hold identical investments and have the same investment objectives and policies. But each class has different fees and expenses, and therefore, each class will have different performance results. [1]
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What does Share Classes mean in the cited reference?
Different types of shares issued by a single fund, sometimes referred to as Class A shares, Class B shares, and so on. All classes of a fund hold identical investments and have the same investment objectives and policies. But each class has different fees and expenses, and therefore, each class will have different performance results. [1]
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