All owner-operators want to know the answer to the same question before taking a load -- is this run actually going to make me money? After delivery, a variation on the same question too often goes un ...

What Is a Deferred Load? A deferred load is a sales charge or fee associated with a mutual fund that is charged when the investor redeems their shares, rather than when the initial investment is made.

Sales loads are fees paid when buying or selling mutual funds, not included in expense ratios. Three types of sales loads exist: front-end, back-end, and level loads, each affecting investment ...