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Intro to Investing
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Back-End Load | fees paid to the mutual fund company when selling a mutual fund |
| Front-End Load | fees paid to the mutual fund company as an entry requirement into certain mutual funds |
| Dividend | a payout of profits by a company to all shareholders |
| Expense Ratio | a way to compare funds; the annual percentage a mutual fund takes as payment |
| FDIC-Insured | money insured by the government |
| Inflation | rise in prices that effectively makes cash have less buying power over time |
| No-Load Fund | a mutual fund that charges no front-end or back-end load fees |
| Savings Account | a safe, low-return investment available from banks |
| Yield | the percentage of interest earned annually; the annual dividend divided by the share price |