Choosing No Load Mutual Funds

By Corin D. V.

Are you interested in investing in mutual funds but can't figure out what a load or no load is? When a mutual fund charges fees such as a commission or set up fee, it is called a load mutual fund. No load funds do not charge any fees.

You're probably assuming that a no load mutual fund is better because you don't pay any fees. It's easy to assume this, but you should first completely understand how it all works before you make that assumption.

Mutual funds are an excellent way to reduce risk while decreasing the amount of time you need to put into the investment. Someone else is doing all the work for you but you still get excellent diversification. You can just sit back and make more money while someone else does all the choosing.

As with any kind of investment, you want to get the highest return possible. In order to do this, you need to maximize your direct return and minimize your expenses. Choosing no load funds will eliminate virtually all your expenses.

While load mutual funds claim they can get you an above average return, they can't guarantee it year in and year out. The stock market is a game of chance and is unpredictable. You could get the same return with a load fund or less than a no load fund.

Even if they are able to get you a higher return on a load fund, after expenses and commission fees, you are very likely to be at the same return or less than the no load fund with out any fees.

When it comes time to choose between a load or no load fund, you'd probably be better off with a no load fund. You save money on fees and you can still shoot for a higher return by choosing a riskier and less conservative fund. You get a higher chance for a higher return without the fees. - 23226

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