Load
A load, also called a sales load or sales charge, is a fee that investors pay when they buy (front-end sales load) or redeem (back-end sales load) shares in a mutual fund, similar to a commission.
Concept at a glance
Definition and explanation
A load, also called a sales load or sales charge, is a fee that investors pay when they buy (front-end sales load) or redeem (back-end sales load) shares in a mutual fund, similar to a commission. [1]
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A load, also called a sales load or sales charge, is a fee that investors pay when they buy (front-end sales load) or redeem (back-end sales load) shares in a mutual fund, similar to a commission. [1]
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