http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/wp/avoid-mutual-fund-and-etf-sales-commissions-and-fees-18.htm Personal Financial Articles Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:34:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/wp/avoid-mutual-fund-and-etf-sales-commissions-and-fees-18.htm#comment-26 Festival of Stocks | Trading Stocks - Self Investors Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:35:18 +0000 http://www.theskilledinvestor.com/wp/avoid-mutual-fund-and-etf-sales-commissions-and-fees-18.htm#comment-26 [...] I agree with with the Skiled Investor that higher management fees don't equate to better performace - if you're into the mutual fund thing (which I'm not) there are plenty of quality funds that won't charge you fees on both the front and back end.  In my opinion ETF's are the way to go particularly if you're investing large amounts (so your commissions are lower).  There aren't any restrictions on how long you need to hold and they offer better flexibility. [...] […] I agree with with the Skiled Investor that higher management fees don't equate to better performace - if you're into the mutual fund thing (which I'm not) there are plenty of quality funds that won't charge you fees on both the front and back end.  In my opinion ETF's are the way to go particularly if you're investing large amounts (so your commissions are lower).  There aren't any restrictions on how long you need to hold and they offer better flexibility. […]

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