An expense ratio is the relationship of a fund’s total assets to other administrative and operating expenses. The expense ratio is taken from the fund’s gross return, cutting into potential profit ...

For mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors, expense ratios are an important but sometimes overlooked element that can have a real impact on long-term returns. The expense ratio is the ...

The average ETF expense ratio indicates the annual cost associated with managing and operating an ETF. This metric is expressed as a percentage of the fund’s average assets and can vary significantly ...

‘Mutual Funds Sahi Hai’ is now a well-known truth among investors. This is evident in the share of individual investors’ funds in the mutual fund industry’s assets under management (AUM), particularly ...

The expense ratio is the sticker price of an ETF, but there’s more costs than meet the eye when trading. Vanguard recently published an analysis of the importance of low expense ratios within the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David John Marotta is a financial advisor covering financial planning. The expense ratio of funds matters. Back in 2010, ...

In today's investment landscape, the allure of low fees seems to be underappreciated. Many investors are drawn to expensive thematic ETFs, seduced by the prospect of playing venture capitalist in hot ...

There's a wide world of investment options on Wall Street, and mutual funds are among the most popular and most trusted vehicles. But how do you find the best mutual funds for beginners? Mutual funds ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Vanguard offers two exchange-traded funds that can easily stand in as core ...

Vanguard slashed expense ratios on hundreds of mutual funds and ETFs — amounting to what the firm said is the largest cost cut in its history at over $350 million in investor savings this year. Using ...

Frank Sinatra sang that the best things in life are free, and the investment industry is slowly starting to come around to that wisdom. Most major brokers have eliminated commissions on basic ...