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Graphic of the Day – Calculating the Cost of an Exchange-Traded Fund
By JLP | October 25, 2012
This is pretty cool (click on the graphic to see a larger version):
Source: WSJ
There is more to be considered when selecting an ETF than just the expense ratio. Spreads and brokerage commissions can take a large chunk out of the returns (if there are any).
Topics: Exchange-Traded Funds, Investing | 1 Comment »
October 25th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
That $6.95 is a flat fee though — so the “percentages” change based on the investment amount. A relatively small investment of $10k (example used here) and those fees look larger than if you invested $100k.