12b-1: Understanding Mutual Fund Fees
A 12b-1 fee is an annual marketing or distribution fee on a mutual fund charged to investors. It is generally between 0.25% and 0.75% (the maximum allowed) of a fund's net assets and must be disclosed ...
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Morningstar’s 2023 Annual US Fund Fee Study
US fund fees declined at a slower pace in 2023. Mutual fund investors have been saving billions of dollars in fund expenses thanks to the continued decrease in fund fees. Between 2004 and 2023 ...
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The dark side of mutual fund fees—What’s really eating into your returns
One of the least discussed cons, however, is a seemingly simple investment option that may just be shaving off your profits unnoticed: mutual fund fees. In India, where mutual funds are often ...
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Mutual funds offer diversification and lower risk — here’s how they work
A mutual fund can be an index fund, but so can an ETF. Because they only have to meet an index, they require less management and usually have lower fees. Since they're primarily invested in stocks ...
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Investing just got cheaper: Vanguard cuts fees on dozens of mutual funds and ETFs
The expense ratio is the annual cost of owning a mutual fund or ETF. It is essentially a management fee, paid by the investor to the firm. The fee is expressed as a percentage of your ...
The dark side of mutual fund fees—What’s really eating into your returns
Mutual fund fees can significantly reduce investment returns, often going unnoticed. In India, investors must be aware of ...