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Fee Impact Calculator

Discover how investment fees affect your long-term returns

Total Fees Lost

$105,521

Fee Impact

30.7%

Final Value (with fees)

$238,257

Annual Fee

1.39%

Investment Details

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Fee Structure

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Common Fee Structures

Low-Cost Index Fund

0.2% annual

Robo-Advisor

0.5% annual

Active Mutual Fund

1.5% annual

Hedge Fund

2% annual

Traditional Advisor

1% annual

KiwiSaver Conservative

0.5% annual

KiwiSaver Growth

1% annual

Fee Impact Analysis

Understanding Investment Fees

The Power of Compound Costs

A 1% difference in fees can reduce your final portfolio value by 20-30% over 30 years. Fees compound just like returns, but in reverse!

Management Fees

Annual percentage charged for managing your investments. Typically ranges from 0.05% for index funds to 2%+ for actively managed funds.

Performance Fees

Percentage of profits above a benchmark. Common in hedge funds (typically 20% of profits). Only pay when the fund outperforms.

Platform/Admin Fees

Fixed or percentage-based fees for account maintenance, statements, and platform access. Can be monthly or annual.

Entry/Exit Fees

One-time charges when buying into or selling out of a fund. Less common now but still exist in some funds.

Tips to Minimize Fee Impact

  • Choose low-cost index funds or ETFs for core holdings (typically 0.05-0.20% fees)
  • Avoid funds with entry/exit fees unless holding long-term
  • Compare total expense ratios, not just management fees
  • Consider fee caps and breakpoints for larger investments
  • Review and rebalance annually to avoid unnecessary trading fees

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