Calcolatore Impatto Costi di Gestione

Calcola quanto i costi di gestione (expense ratio) erodono i tuoi rendimenti nel tempo.

USD
%
%
%
years

Low-Cost Fund Value

$992,383

High-Cost Fund Value$761,226
Amount Lost to Fees$231,158
Percentage Lost to Fees2,294.0 %

Low-Cost Fund Value vs Investment Period

Formula

The Hidden Cost of Expense Ratios

Expense ratios are annual fees charged by mutual funds and ETFs, expressed as a percentage of assets.

How Fees Compound Against You

Net Return = Gross Return - Expense Ratio

A 1% difference in fees may seem small, but over 30 years it can consume 25%+ of your wealth.

Typical Expense Ratios

Fund TypeTypical Ratio Index ETF0.03% - 0.20% Active Mutual Fund0.50% - 1.50% Target Date Fund0.10% - 0.75%

Esempio Risolto

$100,000 invested for 30 years at 8% gross return. Compare 0.05% vs 1.0% expense ratio.

  1. 01Low-cost net return = 8% - 0.05% = 7.95%
  2. 02High-cost net return = 8% - 1.0% = 7.0%
  3. 03Low-cost: $100,000 x (1.0795)^30 = $978,000
  4. 04High-cost: $100,000 x (1.07)^30 = $761,000
  5. 05Difference = $217,000 lost to fees

Domande Frequenti

What is a good expense ratio?

For broad-market index funds, look for ratios below 0.10%. Total US stock market and S&P 500 index funds are available at 0.03%. For actively managed funds, anything below 0.50% is considered reasonable.

Do higher fees mean better performance?

No. Research consistently shows that lower-cost funds outperform higher-cost funds on average. After fees, about 90% of active managers underperform their benchmark index over 15+ years.

Where do I find a fund expense ratio?

The expense ratio is listed in the fund prospectus and on the fund summary page of any brokerage or financial website. It is deducted automatically from the fund value, not charged separately.

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