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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an easy entry point into investing. They provide quick, broad exposure to the financial markets. Even better, ETFs are far easier to manage than a diversified ...

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 ...

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Note: This column covers similar ground as February’s “Which Type of Dividend Fund Do You Prefer?” but from another perspective. Its content is entirely new. There are several reasonable approaches to ...

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.