Fee calculator
Both funds earn 7% a year before fees, as an example. Fees are taken every year, so the gap grows over time.
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Three things to know.
Find the yearly fee
Look for the expense ratio, the yearly fee as a %, on the fund's page.
Compare like with like
Two funds that own the same companies can charge very different fees.
Cheaper is usually better
Fees are one of the few things you control. Every bit you save stays invested for you.
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