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SIE practice questioneasyMutual Fund Share Classes

Class B mutual fund shares generally have which of the following features?

  1. ALower 12b-1 fees than Class A shares
  2. BNo sales charge under any circumstance
  3. CFront-end load at purchase
  4. DDeferred sales charge (back-end load) if redeemed early✓ Correct answer
Explanation

Why DDeferred sales charge (back-end load) if redeemed early

Class B shares commonly carry a contingent deferred sales charge if redeemed during the early holding period and often have higher ongoing 12b-1 fees. Front-end loads are more typical of Class A shares.

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