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open-end

American

[oh-puhn-end] / ˈoʊ pənˈɛnd /

adjective

of, relating to, or like an open-end investment company.
open-ended.

Etymology

Origin of open-end

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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Investors can’t redeem their shares, like with a typical open-end fund.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Evergreen funds allow continual fundraising and reinvestment, creating the feel of an open-end mutual fund, with access to private deals tucked inside.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

“The financial stability risks posed by money market and open-end funds have not been sufficiently addressed,” she said.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2023

The IMF's Global Financial Stability Report, released Tuesday, also highlighted specific risks in open-end investment funds and the leveraged loan market.

From Reuters • Oct. 12, 2022

This consists of a tank, usually of sheet-iron, set open-end downward in a large vessel containing water.

From A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine by Thurston, Robert H.

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