Mutual Fund Trading Costs

question 78

Multiple Choice

Mutual fund trading costs:

• A)are computed as a percentage of a fund's assets.
• B)are generally set at a flat amount per year.
• C)generally include a bonus fee for outperforming an index.
• D)increase in direct relation to the turnover rate.
• E)are the costs paid to brokers in the form of sales commissions.

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