Question for the Money Doctors

Question submitted on Apr 21, 2010.

Question

I have $10,000 to invest in an IRA for at least 15 years or more. Should I purchase A shares or C shares?

Answer

A shares typically have a front-end fee, while C shares have an annual fee.  For long-term investments, A shares are generally more economical.

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