Calculateur de Fonds Commun de Placement
Key Financial Terms
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12b-1 Fee
Hidden mutual fund fee (0.25-1% annually) for marketing and distribution. Comes out of your returns. Avoid funds with high 12b-1 fees.
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Expense Ratio
The annual fee charged by mutual funds and ETFs, expressed as a percentage of your investment.
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Index Fund
A type of mutual fund or ETF that tracks a market index, providing broad market exposure with low costs.
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Load (Mutual Fund)
Sales commission charged when buying (front-load) or selling (back-load) a mutual fund. Avoid—buy no-load index funds instead.
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Questions Fréquentes
Questions courantes sur Calculateur de Fonds Commun de Placement
Le ratio de frais est le coût d'exploitation annuel d'un fonds, exprimé en pourcentage des actifs. Un ratio de frais de 0,10% vs 0,75% peut entraîner de grandes différences de valeur finale sur des décennies.
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Sources & References
Impact of Fees on Long-Term Fund Performance
Research by Vanguard founder John Bogle demonstrating how mutual fund fees compound over time and their dramatic impact on investor returns.
Annual Mutual Fund Fee Study
Comprehensive annual analysis of mutual fund expense ratios across different fund types, showing trends toward lower-cost investing and fee compression.
Understanding Mutual Fund Fees and Share Classes
SEC investor education on mutual fund fees, including expense ratios, loads, 12b-1 fees, and how different share classes affect returns.