A fuller guide to this term is on the way. In the meantime, the related terms below explain the ideas around it.
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- Expense RatioThe yearly fee a fund charges, shown as a percentage of your investment, that covers its operating costs.
- Actively Managed FundA fund where managers pick investments trying to beat the market, usually charging higher fees than index funds.
- Robo-AdvisorAn online service that builds and manages a diversified portfolio for you automatically using software.
- Load FundA mutual fund that charges a sales fee when you buy or sell, reducing the amount that goes to work for you.
- Mutual FundA pooled investment where many people's money is combined and managed together to buy a mix of stocks or bonds.
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