. The investment fund sells class A share with a front –end load of 6% and class B shares with 12b-1 fees of .5% annually as well as back –end load fees that start at 5% and fall by 1% for each full year the investor holds the portfolio ( until the fifth year). Assume the portfolio rate of return net of operating expenses is 10% annually. ( LO 4-5) If you plan to sell the fund after four years, are Class A or Class B shares the better choice for you? What if you plan to sell after 15 years?

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. The investment fund sells class A share with a front –end load of 6% and class B shares with 12b-1 fees of .5% annually as well as back –end load fees that start at 5% and fall by 1% for each full year the investor holds the portfolio ( until the fifth year). Assume the portfolio rate of return net of operating expenses is 10% annually. ( LO 4-5)

  1. If you plan to sell the fund after four years, are Class A or Class B shares the better choice for you?
  2. What if you plan to sell after 15 years?
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