The Hidden Costs of "Free" ETFs: What Zero-Fee Funds Could Do to Your Portfolio
When an ETF is advertised as free, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll save money.
The Hidden Costs of "Free" ETFs: What Zero-Fee Funds Could Do to Your Portfolio
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Few things catch a consumer's eye more quickly than the word "free," and now, major brokerages have gotten into the game. The race to zero-fee has led more brokerages to offer exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with 0% expense ratios. However, as the old saying goes, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Those zero-fee ETFs can come with hidden expenses that can quietly and methodically erode your returns.
Here's why the best ETFs may not be free.
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