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Understanding the Difference Between Brokerage Commissions and ETF Expense Ratios
ETF expense ratios are disclosed as a percentage of a fund’s average net assets and are paid out of the fund’s assets, lowering the net asset value. Brokerage commissions are flat fees paid to a broker each time ETF shares are bought or sold and do not appear in the fund’s prospectus fee table.
By Equimonet Research Desk · Published 2026-09-07
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Evergreen education, not breaking news. Based on the linked Investor.gov (US) educational reference; source checked 2026-09-07. Source publication date was not supplied; the as-of date records our source check. General concepts, not current market figures or India-specific legal guidance. No recommendation.
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