A Mutual Fund's Net Asset Value Is $50, but the Fund

question 17

Essay

A mutual fund's net asset value is $50, but the fund charges an exit fee of 1 percent of net asset value and a load fee of 4 percent of net asset value. An individual purchases the shares. During the year the fund distributes $2.34. The net asset value rises to $58.38 and the investor redeems the shares.

a. What is the percentage return the fund can report that was achieved by its portfolio managers?

b. What is the percentage return the individual earned on the investment?

c. Why are the two percentages different?

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Definitions:

Discount Method

The discount method is a way of understanding the value of money received in the future as being less valuable than money held today, often used in calculating the present value of future cash flows.

Actual Interest Rate

The actual interest rate received or incurred on a loan or investment, considering the impact of compounding.

Discount Rate

The rate of interest imposed on loans obtained by commercial banks and other depository institutions from the Federal Reserve's discount window.

Actual Interest Rate

The real rate of interest earned or paid on an investment, loan, or other financial product, taking into account the effects of compounding.