Dual Purpose Fund

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Definition of 'Dual Purpose Fund'

A fund created by a closed-ended investment company that offers two classes of stock. Each class offers entitlements to either income or capital appreciation.
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Investopedia explains 'Dual Purpose Fund'

The two types of stock offered by a dual purpose fund are capital and income. The fund's two kinds of potential cash flows allow individual investors to choose classes that are more in line with their investment objectives.

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