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Operating Expenses

The regular and recurring costs of running the fund that shareholders pay indirectly, which can include management fees, distribution and/or service fees (called 12b-1 fees), and other expenses.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Operating Expenses [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

The regular and recurring costs of running the fund that shareholders pay indirectly, which can include management fees, distribution and/or service fees (called 12b-1 fees), and other expenses. [1]

Source-supported connections

Operating Expenses → Mentioned in the official explanation → 12b-1 Fees [1]

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The regular and recurring costs of running the fund that shareholders pay indirectly, which can include management fees, distribution and/or service fees (called 12b-1 fees), and other expenses. [1]

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  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Operating Expenses ↗

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