Expense Ratio Calculator
Calculate the true long-term cost of fund expense ratios and how they impact your investment returns.
Expense Ratio Inputs
Value After Fees
💰$241,385
Total Fee Cost
💸$29,987
Over 25 years
Value Without Fees
📈$271,372
Net Annual Return
📊6.50%
Growth Over Time
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Fee Impact
A 0.5% expense ratio is reasonable for actively managed funds.
📅 Future Projections
| Year | Total Value | Contributions | Growth | Real Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2031 | $139,136 | $110,000 | $29,136 | $120,020 |
| 2036 | $264,155 | $170,000 | $94,155 | $196,556 |
| 2041 | $439,500 | $230,000 | $209,500 | $282,098 |
| 2046 | $685,430 | $290,000 | $395,430 | $379,506 |
| 2051 | $1,030,360 | $350,000 | $680,360 | $492,106 |
| 2051 | $1,030,360 | $350,000 | $680,360 | $492,106 |
| 2051 | $1,030,360 | $350,000 | $680,360 | $492,106 |
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Formula Used
Expense Ratio Impact
Variables
Expense Ratio= Annual fund fee as % of assetsExample
7% return − 0.5% expense ratio = 6.5% net return, compounded over time
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