A year ago, the Very Large Growth Fund was being quoted at an NAV of $21.78 and an offer price of $22.69. Today, it's being quoted at $24.15 (NAV) and $25.16 (offer). What is the holding period return on this load fund, given that it was purchased a year ago and that its dividends and capital gains distributions over the year have totaled $0.85 per share? Assume that none of the dividends and capital gains distributions are reinvested into the fund.

(Hint: You, as an investor, buy fund shares at the offer price and sell at the NAV.)

The holding period return on this load fund is: (Round to two decimal places.)