Low-cost index funds have been one of the most recommended investing methods for the past 30 years. These funds track the market or groups of companies, which lowers risk.
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However, because these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are everywhere, it makes it harder to choose one that will work best for you. Fidelity, one of the main providers of ETFs, recently released a blog post, “How to shop smart for ETFs.” Here’s what Fidelity had to say and how anyone can apply it to their investment strategy.
The expense ratio is the annual fee a fund takes from its assets to pay for running the fund. Think of it as the “subscription fee” that is quietly deducted each year. Fidelity stresses comparing funds that track the same…
