12b-1

Under the proposal, the term "12b-1 fees" would be phased out.

SEC to Consider Caps on Mutual-Fund Fees Jessica Holzer 2011

And the losers are: 1. The Securities and Exchange Commission, for doing nothing at full force This was supposed to be the year when the SEC capped marketing fees - known as 12b-1 fees - charged to fund investors.

MarketWatch.com - Software Industry News 2011

To some degree, 12b-1 fees have dwindled in importance as the brokerage world has shifted toward flat-fee accounts and away from commissions.

Bill Gross…and Fund Fees | By Tom Lauricella 2012

But the popularity of ETFs is threatening to kill off what was long a linchpin of mutual funds: 12b-1 fees.

Bill Gross…and Fund Fees | By Tom Lauricella 2012

Comments are due by Nov. 5 on the Securities and Exchange Commission proposal to overhaul mutual funds '"12b-1" fees for distribution and service.

A Periodic Look at Performance and Where Investor Money Is Flowing Karen Damato 2010

But for fund companies still addicted to using 12b-1 money to entice advisers to sell their funds, launching an ETF would mean going cold turkey.

Bill Gross…and Fund Fees | By Tom Lauricella 2012

Named after the 1980 Securities and Exchange Commission rule that created them, 12b-1 fees allow mutual funds to charge their investors for sales and marketing costs.

Bill Gross…and Fund Fees | By Tom Lauricella 2012

Critics say 12b-1 fees are sales commissions in disguise.

Bill Gross…and Fund Fees | By Tom Lauricella 2012

Most ETFs, including the Pimco Total Return fund, don't levy 12b-1 fees, which helps keep their expenses low.

Bill Gross…and Fund Fees | By Tom Lauricella 2012

In part because of the lack of 12b-1 fees, ETFs have tended to be investments that are "bought" rather than "sold."

Bill Gross…and Fund Fees | By Tom Lauricella 2012