What is the real cost of index funds?
Most pooled index fund investors are familiar with expense ratios but may not be aware of some of the less obvious costs. Investors need to consider the impacts of other factors such as: internal trading costs, trade spreads, cash drag, lack of quality, phantom taxes, price disadvantages, bond ETF discounts to NAV, and advisor fees (often ranging from 0.5%-1.5%+). Below...
By: Indexopedia Research Team | October 21, 2024
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