Back-End Load Fund

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Definition: Back-End Load Fund


Back-End Load Fund


Full Definition of Back-End Load Fund


A type of mutual fund that charges investors a fee to sell or redeem their shares. This fee often ranges between 4 and 6 percent. The formal name for the back end load is referred to as the contingent deferred sales charge, or the CDSC. A broker’s commission is reduced if an investor holds the fund for a longer period of time.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Back-End Load Fund are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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