Defining Mutual Fund Risks 2. Defining Mutual Fund Costs 3.
All mutual funds have costs, but some are more expensive to own than others.
And even seemingly minor cost differences can significantly affect the growth of your investment assets. Not all funds impose loads, but all do have operating costs that are deducted from fund earnings. You may also encounter other fees. May be charged on reinvested distributions. Usually assessed based on the length of time you have held your shares, and declines over time.