What is expense ratio?Expense Ratio
The share of a fund's assets deducted each year to pay for running it.
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- Indexes & ETFsHow to Choose an ETF
There are often several ETFs tracking the same index. Compare fees, tracking difference, fund size and bid-ask spread, and work out which is cheaper for long-term holding vs. frequent trading.
- Indexes & ETFsFees and Compounding
A 0.03% and a 1% annual fee look similar, but after 30 years the gap is huge.
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