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Load
A charge on entering or leaving a fund. Entry load is banned in India; some funds charge an exit load.
Example. An exit load may apply if you sell within a year of buying.
A load is a charge linked to buying or selling fund units. SEBI banned entry loads, so entering costs nothing extra, but some funds still charge an exit load if you leave early.
Questions people ask
What is a load in a mutual fund?
A charge linked to buying or selling units. SEBI banned entry loads, so entering costs nothing extra, but some funds charge an exit load if you leave early.
Is there an entry load in India?
No. Entry loads were banned by SEBI, so you pay nothing to invest. The only load you might face is an exit load for leaving within a set period.
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