The expense ratio of funds matters. Back in 2010, Morningstar found that the best predictor of future returns was a low expense ratio. This beat every other indicator, including Morningstar stars.

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 ...

Before we delve into the intricacies of low expense ratio funds or ETFs, let's start with the basics: what is an expense ratio? An expense ratio is a measure of what it costs an investment company to ...

Investors paid lower average expense ratios for equity mutual funds in 2013, says a report from the Investment Company Institute (ICI). “Trends in the Expenses and Fees of Mutual Funds, 2013” examines ...

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds both come with ongoing costs, but not all investors will understand exactly how these costs are calculated. A fund's expense ratio is simply the annual ...

Expense Ratio vs Exit Load: Mutual funds have emerged as one of the mainstays of investment for Indian investors who have a desire to grow their savings. In the case of a mutual fund, you, along with ...

Investors often scrutinise mutual funds for returns, fund house reputation, and manager expertise, but a critical aspect that can significantly impact earnings is the ‘expense ratio’. This fee, ...

Understanding these fees is the key to mutual fund investing Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side E. Napoletano is a contributor to Buy Side and an expert on student loans, taxes and mortgages.