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What are 12b1 fees in 401k?
What are 12b1 fees in 401k?
GangnamGlamour
Fri Aug 30 2024
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Can you please explain what exactly are 12b1 fees in the context of a 401k plan? Are these fees charged by the plan administrator or the investment funds within the plan? How do these fees impact the overall performance and cost of the plan for participants? And is there any way to minimize or avoid these fees altogether?
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Tommaso
Sun Sep 01 2024
The SEC's rule allows funds to use a portion of their assets to cover the costs associated with marketing and distributing their shares, ensuring that the fund can reach a wider audience of investors.
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ethan_harrison_chef
Sun Sep 01 2024
Distribution and service 12b-1 fees are a crucial aspect of the fund industry, playing a pivotal role in marketing and selling fund shares.
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noah_wright_author
Sun Sep 01 2024
These fees are deducted from the fund's assets, and their primary purpose is to cover expenses related to promoting and distributing the fund to potential investors.
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SakuraWhisper
Sun Sep 01 2024
One of the key beneficiaries of these fees is the brokers and other intermediaries who facilitate the sale of fund shares to investors. They receive compensation for their efforts in promoting the fund.
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Federica
Sun Sep 01 2024
The term "12b-1 fees" originates from a rule promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which authorizes funds to pay such fees.
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