The expense ratio of funds matters. Back in 2010, Morningstar found that the best predictor of future returns was a low expense ratio. This beat every other indicator, including Morningstar stars.

Frank Sinatra sang that the best things in life are free, and the investment industry is slowly starting to come around to that wisdom. Most major brokers have eliminated commissions on basic ...

The S&P 500 enjoyed an excellent performance trajectory throughout 2024, having returned more than 26% in the year leading to December 27. As a proxy for the broader U.S. economy, this index has ...

Many investors focus on total returns when comparing one fund against another. While it's good to know how much your money can grow, the size of the fund can also impact your total returns. Each fund ...

Gold and Silver ETFs provide a way to invest in precious metals without physical storage. However, investors must consider ...

GSUS is a passively managed ETF offering exposure to mostly mega-cap U.S. stocks. Since its inception in May 2020, it has beaten SPY thanks to its lower expense ratio but lagged IVV, SPLG, and VOO. In ...

The iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF is heavily skewed towards a few large-cap mortgage REITs, limiting diversification benefits. REM's 0.48% expense ratio is high and unnecessary, as similar exposure ...

Fidelity is among the top five largest fund families in the world. The brand has a strong reputation in no-transaction-fee funds with low expense ratios that provide access to popular market segments.

Balance allocation ETFs give you exposure to stocks and bonds. Follow 24/7 Wall St. on Google By Marc Guberti Published Jan 26, 7:33AM EST This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, ...

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.