When evaluating mutual funds and ETFs, investors must also understand the difference between the net expense ratio and the gross expense ratio. The gross expense ratio represents the total annual ...

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When it comes to investing in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), one of the most important factors to consider and understand is the expense ratio. An expense ratio measures how much you’ll ...

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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 ...

Small-cap mutual funds have had a volatile run over the past year, with category returns among the weakest in 2025. Yet, a ...

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.