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Portfolio of securities professionally managed by the sponsoring management company or investment company that issues shares to investors. A no-load fund does not charge a sales commission to buy shares, whereas a load fund does charge one. Mutual funds also charge management fees. The major advantages of mutual funds are diversification, professional management, and ownership of a variety of securities with a minimal capital investment.
(source: http://www.allbusiness.com/glossaries/mutual-fund/4944722-1.html)
