Multiple choice For a closed end scheme, initial issue expenses can be amortised over a period of 10 years can be amortised over a period not exceeding 5 years can not be recovered from investors can be amortised over the life of the scheme Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Closed-end schemes have the advantage of being able to amortize initial issue expenses over the entire life of the scheme (typically 3-5 years or more), unlike open-end schemes which are limited to 5 years.