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Investor Definitions

BACK-END LOAD

A sales charge, also known as a "deferred sales charge," investors pay when they redeem (sell) mutual fund shares. Funds generally use these to compensate brokers.

BACKENDLOAD

A sales charge, also known as a “deferred sales charge,” investors pay when they redeem (sell) mutual fund shares. Funds generally use these to compensate brokers.