Answer:
4.23%
Explanation:
For computing the rate of return on the fund, we need to do following calculations
1. The fund after deducting the front-end load is
= $21,600 - $21,600 × 4%
= $21,600 - $864
= $20,736
2. Now number of bought is
= $20,736 ÷ $18 per share
= $1,152
3. The closed NAV is
= $18 + $18 × 10%
= $18 + $.8
= $19.8
4. So, the end year asset value is
= Closed NAV × number of shares bought
= $19.8 × 1,152
= $22,809.60
5. Now the year end investment value after considering the expense ratio is
= $22,809.60 × (1 - 1.3%)
= $22,513.0752
6. Now the rate of the return is
= ($22,513.0752 - $21,600) ÷ ($21,600)
= 4.23%