FRONT END LOAD
\fɹˈʌnt ˈɛnd lˈə͡ʊd], \fɹˈʌnt ˈɛnd lˈəʊd], \f_ɹ_ˈʌ_n_t ˈɛ_n_d l_ˈəʊ_d]\
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1. In Banking, this is beginning cost of a loan, like a mortgage, when interest charges and fees are higher. As time progresses, this cost or interest charge decreases, as seen in monthly installments. 2. In Investing, this is the initiation cost of fees and charges an investor pays for vehicles like annuities, life insurance policies, and mutual fund shares. Also refer to back end load.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.