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Class C shares don't impose a front-end sales charge on the purchase, so the full dollar amount that you pay is invested. Often Class C shares impose a small charge (often 1 percent) if you sell your shares within a short time, usually one year.

Class C Preference Shares means Preference Shares designated as Class C Preference Shares, with a par value of US$0.001 per share in the capital of the Company and having the rights, preference and privileges provided for under these Articles.

What Is a Class C Share? Class C shares are a class of mutual fund share characterized by a level load that includes annual charges for fund marketing, distribution, and servicing, set at a fixed percentage. These fees amount to a commission for the firm or individual helping the investor decide on which fund to own.

Investments in Class C shares usually are not subject to front-end sales charges. However, purchasers of Class C shares are typically required to pay a CDSC if the shares are sold within a short time of purchase, usually 12 or 18 months.

(the "Company") who are interested in selling their Class C shares. Prior to February 7, 2011, certain Class C shares were subject to transfer restrictions. After such date, however, all Class C shares became eligible for public sale. There is no requirement that you sell your shares.

Class C shares offer flexibility in redemption, lower upfront costs, and accessibility through a level load fee structure. They may be suitable for short-term investors or those prioritising liquidity and flexibility in their portfolios.

Class C, executive stock: Each share confers 100 votes. Shareholders receive ordinary access to dividends and assets.

Cumulative preference shares allow owners to receive cumulative dividend payouts from the company even if the company is not profitable. In years when the corporation is not profitable, these dividends will be reported as arrears and will be paid in full when the business becomes profitable.

Sometimes three classes of shares are created with class 'A' having all the voting rights, class 'B' having all the dividend rights and class 'C' having all the capital rights. It is then possible for the different shareholders to have different percentages of the rights for these purposes.

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C Funds that have lower investment minimums and carry a level-load structure. This sales charge is typically a recurring fee of 1% that is used on an annual basis to compensate advisors. C shares do not include a front-end sales charge, but their expense ratio is typically higher than B shares.

To reduce ongoing costs for long-term investors, Class C shares, including shares acquired by dividends, convert to Class A shares after an investor has owned them for 8 years.

C Price is the current last price that the stock was traded at. MTM P/L is the calculation of the profit or loss an investor makes when holding shares and compares the original purchase price with the current (marked-to-market) price multiplied by the number of shares held.

If you sell (redeem) Class C and 529-C shares before you hold them for 12 months, you will pay a 1% sales charge on the shares that you sell. This is called a contingent deferred sales charge, or CDSC.

Exchanges are generally only allowed within the same share class. However, you can exchange Class A shares in the American Funds U.S. Government Money Market Fund to Class C shares of most other funds.

If the fundamentals of the company you've invested in start to deteriorate—like declining profits, increasing debt levels, or management issues—it may be wise to sell your shares. Holding on to stocks of a company with poor prospects can lead to significant losses.

If you sell (redeem) Class C and 529-C shares before you hold them for 12 months, you will pay a 1% sales charge on the shares that you sell. This is called a contingent deferred sales charge, or CDSC. In some situations, your redemption will not be assessed a CDSC.

A sales charge on purchase, sometimes called a "load", is a charge you pay when you buy shares. It is sometimes referred to as the front-end load . You can determine the sales charge (load) on purchases by looking at the fee and expense table in the prospectus or profile.

The stock exchange levies transaction charges for buying and selling of shares at the rate decided by the respective stock exchange. SEBI charges a turnover fee of 0.0002% of the transaction amount. These charges are levied by the depository participant (NSDL/CDSL) for safe keeping of the securities of the investor.