Costs & Fees
Performance Fee
Definition
What is Performance Fee?
A fee linked to returns above a stated threshold or benchmarkA reference index or rate used to evaluate a fund's performance..
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A manager receives 20% of gains above a hurdle rateThe minimum acceptable return for an investment or project., subject to the fund's fee formula.
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Related Terms
Costs & Fees
Management Fee
The recurring fee paid from fund assets to the fund manager for managing the portfolio.
Costs & FeesExpense Ratio
A fund's annual operating expenses expressed as a percentage of its average net assets.
Costs & FeesEntry Load
A charge deducted when an investor subscribes to a fund.
Plans & OptionsAccumulation Option
A fund option that retains or reinvests income so it contributes to unit-value growth.