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Generally mutual funds charge an entry load of 1-2% of the investment amount everytime an investor makes an investment in their fund. Similarly they charge an exit load of 1-2% when the investor redeems his investment within a certain timeframe.
No load funds are those that do not charge either an entry or an exit load.
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What are the two primary types of mutual funds?
The two primary types of mutual funds are "no-load" and "load" funds
How do load funds operate?
Shares in load funds are usually sold through separate distributorships
How do no load mutual funds work?
No load mutual funds are mutual funds that are sold directly by the investment company instead of by an investment broker. They work exactly the same as regular mutual funds.
What is a non load mutual fund?
A no-load mutual fund is one that does not charge a fee to investors. Many mutual funds have a "load" or initial fee, often around 5%, that investors must pay in order to buy in to the fund. No-load mutual funds lack this fee, and earn money for their managers in different ways. Most index funds are no-load funds.
What are no-load mutual funds?
No-load mutual funds do not require investors to pay fees or sales commission, and the price of a share in a no-load fund is identical to its net asset value
You wish to invest in mutual funds and am currently doing research into the various terms related to mutual funds Can someone tell you what is a load and no-load fund?
A load fund is a mutual fund that charges the investor a percentage of the NAV on entry or exit. This charge is decided by the mutual fund provider. The amount is used by the provider for advertising and distribution purposes and is included in the purchase as a sales fee. Additionally, load funds may be differentiated into back-end and front-end funds depending on when the fee is charged. For a back-end fund, the fee is charged when the mutual fund is redeemed and the front load is charged on purchase of the fund. A no-load fund is simply a fund that does not charge any commission or sales charge. This is possible because shares of such funds are distributed directly by the investment company. In the long run, load as well as no-load funds offer similar returns. However, no-load funds do charge a fee if they are redeemed before their maturity.
Can I purchase no load mutual funds online?
Yes, You can purchase no load mutual funds online. All of the major companies of which you would have heard (Vanguard, T Rowe Price, Fidelity, etc.) and offer some of the better no load mutual funds all have websites and allow you to purchase online.
Where can you find a list of no-load funds with low initial investments?
Morningstar
What is the benefit of purchasing no load index funds?
The benefits of purchasing no load index funds is to avoid incurring any transaction costs compare to those investors who are buying ETFs who have to pay the brokerage commission.
Who load funds into the accounting system to ensure commitments and obligations have funds available for spending purposes?
Financial Analysis Office (FMA)
Where can one find articles to learn about the best no load mutual funds?
Articles to learn about the best no load mutual funds can be found from many different resources. Some online resources with these articles include Investopedia and Kiplinger.
What does load refer to in terms of mutual funds?
In terms of mutual funds, "load" refers to the sales charge or commission that investors pay when purchasing or redeeming shares of the fund. There are different types of loads, including front-end loads, which are charged at the time of purchase, and back-end loads, which are charged when shares are sold. These fees can affect the overall return on investment and are important for investors to consider when selecting mutual funds. No-load funds, on the other hand, do not charge these fees.
