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Expense Ratio Calculator (Cost of ETF)

Estimate the dollar cost of an ETF expense ratio over time.

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Annual cost

Simple multi-year cost

This free Expense Ratio Calculator (Cost of ETF) covers Estimate the dollar cost of an ETF expense ratio over time.

A higher expense ratio quietly reduces your investment each year. Related finance tools sit beside How it works, with no account required.

Using the Expense Ratio Calculator (Cost of ETF)

Estimate the dollar cost of an ETF expense ratio over time. Typical inputs are Investment ($), Expense ratio (%) and Years. How it works beside the form states the identity the Expense Ratio Calculator (Cost of ETF) applies.

FAQ

How do I use the Expense Ratio Calculator (Cost of ETF)?

Open the Expense Ratio Calculator (Cost of ETF), fill Investment ($), Expense ratio (%) and Years, and read the result. Annual cost is investment times expense ratio; multi-year cost multiplies by years (simple estimate).

What formula does the Expense Ratio Calculator (Cost of ETF) use?

The Expense Ratio Calculator (Cost of ETF) uses the identity in How it works. In words: Annual cost is investment times expense ratio; multi-year cost multiplies by years (simple estimate).

Assumptions and limitations

Finance results are illustrative. They typically omit taxes, fees, prepayment penalties, and product rules, and they are not investment or lending advice.