Which Is Better: A Front Or Back Load?

This calculator compares rates of return, before and after taxes, for two mutual funds, a fund that charges a front-end load and a fund that charges a back-end load. You specify each funds loads and current capital gains and dividend distributions. You also select a holding period and estimate growth rates for fund share prices and future distributions of capital gains and dividends. You should also specify any additional investments you expect to make during the holding period.