Why fees matter far more than you think

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Why fees matter far more than you think

16 March 2015 8:16 PM

Many investors are unaware of how much their investments actually cost. This is true despite research showing that the the gap between the best and worst asset allocation schemes is narrower than the gap between the highest and lowest fees.

In other words, asset allocation is less important than keeping control of fees. In other words, fees matter far more than most people think.

Listen to the audio in which Independent Financial Advisor Peter Calitz unpacks fees, total expense ratios and how to ensure you don’t pay too much.

This article first appeared on 702 : Why fees matter far more than you think

Written by: Kabous le Roux

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