Regarding Load and No-Load Mutual Funds

question 83

Multiple Choice

Regarding load and no-load mutual funds,

• A) load funds usually outperform no-load funds.
• B) no-load funds perform at least as well as load funds even when the fees are ignored.
• C) the two types of funds perform about the same considering the fees.
• D) load funds may be bought directly, whereas no-load funds must be purchased through a broker.

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Definitions:

Experimental Group

In scientific research, the group of subjects who are exposed to the variable or treatment being tested, as opposed to the control group.

Independent Variable

This refers to a variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment, used as a baseline to compare the effects of that treatment.

Participant-observation

A qualitative research method where the researcher immerses themselves in a group or community to observe and participate in their activities, gaining insights from the inside.