Get Started Investing We hate fees! Here are the Cheapest ETFs in Australia
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Oct 20, 2025 The hidden impact of fees on investing returns takes center stage. Discover how even minor differences in fees can lead to significant wealth disparities over time. The conversation highlights the top three cheapest Australian ETFs across various categories and emphasizes the importance of pairing low fees with solid performance. Listeners gain insights into why some ETFs are more expensive and learn about the rarity of active management beating index funds. This episode is packed with valuable tips to maximize your investment dollars!
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Control What You Can Control
- Fees are one of the few investing variables you can control.
- Controlling fees helps keep more money in your pocket over time.
Berkshire Example Shows Fee Damage
- A $1,000 investment in Berkshire Hathaway in 1965 would become $38 million by 2022.
- Charging standard 2% and 20% fees would shrink that $38M to about $8.6M, illustrating fee impact.
Use Calculators To Compare Fees
- Use fee and compound calculators to compare ETF costs over time.
- Small fee differences (e.g., 0.5% vs 0.05%) can add hundreds of thousands over 30 years.