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What Is a Hidden Load?

By Kristi WaterworthUpdated Dec 11, 2024 at 1:23 PM

Key Points

  • Front-end load fees are deducted directly from initial mutual fund investments.
  • Back-end load fees decrease over time and are charged when selling the fund.
  • Opt for no-load mutual funds or Class A shares to avoid hidden load fees.

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