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expense ratios
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401(k) Mutual Fund Fees Have Fallen Dramatically Since 2000
New ICI research shows lower fees have helped savers earn higher returns, balances in retirement
Where Does the U.S. Rank in Mutual Fund Fees and Expenses?
'The increased prevalence of unbundled fund fees enables transparency and empowers investor success. However ...'
Mutual Fund Expense Ratios Fell, But How Far?
In 2021, average index equity mutual fund expense ratios were 0.06%, compared with 0.27% in 1996.
Vanguard Enhances its Target Retirement Series
Moves announced today to merge funds and launch new trust with higher equity allocation for retirees expected to lower investor costs by $190 million
Mutual Fund Expense Ratios Continue Decades-Long Decline
What’s a fee; what’s an expense? Does a difference really matter? Thankfully, both are in decline, at least…
Investors Saved Nearly $6 Billion in Mutual Fund Fees in 2019
Research behemoth Morningstar found the average mutual fund expense ratio dropped from 0.48% to 0.45% in 2019. This…
Mutual Fund Expense Ratios Continue Their (Sharp) Decline
When markets are down, it’s bad. When expense ratios are down, it’s good. Just how far the latter…
5 Important Points About 401k Plan Fees
The Investment Company Institute is out with a roundup of its 401k research, which highlights five points—we’ll call…
401k Fee Fight! Mutual Fund Expense Ratios Fall Again
The cost of investing in equity mutual funds through 401k plans fell again in 2018, while the average…
Low Fee Fight: Average Expense Ratios Continue Their Decline
Individual retirement accounts represent the largest share of assets in the United States retirement market, with assets totaling $9.2…