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.

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When you invest in any fund, you’ll likely encounter an “expense ratio.” This is a fee taken annually by the fund provider for managing and operating the ETF. The expense ratio is expressed as a ...

When it comes to investing in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), one of the most important factors to consider and understand is the expense ratio. An expense ratio measures how much you’ll ...

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.

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 ...

The expense ratio reflects the percentage of the fund's assets that are used to cover management costs and other administrative fees. Investors should make note of the expense ratio before purchasing ...

Investing in stocks can get you closer to your long-term financial goals. These assets gain value as the corporations issuing shares report revenue and earnings growth. While some investors look for ...

A fund's expense ratio expresses the percentage of fund assets deducted each fiscal year for fund costs, which include management fees, administrative fees, operating costs, and sometimes even ...

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 ...