Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 45

Essay

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
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Definitions:

Load

A fee or charge assessed when buying or selling shares in a mutual fund, which can be front-end (when buying) or back-end (when selling).

Asset Allocation Funds

Mutual funds that invest in a mixed proportion of assets (e.g., stocks, bonds, real estate) to diversify risk.

Balanced Funds

Mutual funds that invest in a mix of asset classes, usually stocks and bonds, aiming to reduce risk through diversification.

Restricted Stock

Shares of a company that are granted to employees as part of their compensation, subject to vesting periods and other restrictions.