12b-1 Fund
A 12b-1 fund charges ongoing distribution or shareholder-service fees that affect a mutual fund investor's total cost.
12b-1 and distribution-fee terms used in fund share-class and expense analysis.
Distribution and Shareholder Service Fees terms explain the explicit and embedded costs investors may pay through fund expense ratios, management fees, sales loads, redemption fees, and share classes.
Use this branch when costs or share-class design can change net return, distribution economics, adviser compensation, or the suitability of a fund wrapper.
| Term | Use it for |
|---|---|
| 12b-1 Fund | A fund cost, compensation, share-class, or distribution term that affects investor net return. |
Check the prospectus or offering document, expense ratio, fee waiver, sales charge, redemption fee, 12b-1 or distribution fee, adviser compensation, and share-class eligibility.
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A 12b-1 fund charges ongoing distribution or shareholder-service fees that affect a mutual fund investor's total cost.