ETF Expense Ratios Explained: How Fees Erode Long-Term Returns
ETF expense ratios look tiny, but they compound over decades. This guide explains how the annual fee is deducted from a fund's NAV, shows how a $10,000 investment grows under fees from 0.03% to 1.00% over 30 years, compares typical fee ranges by fund type, and covers other costs such as bid-ask spreads, tracking difference and dividend withholding taxes.