In terms of top exchange traded fund (ETF) providers I think investors should consider, Vanguard remains a top pick of mine.

FELC is an actively managed large-cap ETF with higher fees, concentrated holdings, and turnover, delivering great performance ...

You invest in a mutual fund expecting 8% annual returns but only see 7%. The culprit? A hidden cost called the expense ratio.

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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.

The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF has outpaced the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF in 1-year and 5-year total returns but carries a higher expense ratio and greater sector concentration.

Mutual funds have been an increasingly popular investment option for many years, but have you ever stopped to consider the expense ratio associated with them? The expense ratio is a critical factor in ...

Advertising costs are climbing faster than premium growth at some major auto insurers, pressuring expense ratios and ...

Investors paid lower average expense ratios for equity mutual funds in 2013, says a report from the Investment Company Institute (ICI). “Trends in the Expenses and Fees of Mutual Funds, 2013” examines ...

Anyone familiar with the world of retirement planning and investing understands the importance of bonds. It is not for nothing that the closer you are to retirement, the greater your bond allocation.

An expense ratio is the relationship of a fund’s total assets to other administrative and operating expenses. The expense ratio is taken from the fund’s gross return, cutting into potential profit ...