Detailed Definition
Expense ratio is deducted from fund assets and includes management and operational expenses.
Glossary Term
Expense Ratio
Annual operating cost charged by a fund as a percentage of assets.
Why It Matters
Small cost differences can compound into large long-term gaps.
Example
A 0.8% expense means 0.8% annual fund-level cost.
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