ETF Expense Ratio Calculator
See how much ETF fees really cost you over time. A tiny difference in expense ratios can compound into tens of thousands of dollars.
Your Parameters
$1,000$1,000,000
$0$10,000
150
1%15%
Best Outcome
VOO
$1,614,984
$10,812 in fees
Worst Outcome
ASHR
$1,408,758
$217,038 in fees
Fee Spread
$-206,226
Extra cost of choosing the most expensive ETF
30-Year Projection Table
| ETF | Expense Ratio | Final Balance | Total Fees Paid | Fee % of Gains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOOVOO (S&P 500)🥇 Best | 0.030% | $1,614,984 | $10,812 | 0.9% |
| ASHRASHR (CSI 300) | 0.650% | $1,408,758 | $217,038 | 17.9% |
Fee Impact Visualization
VOO (0.030%)$1,614,984
Net
ASHR (0.650%)$1,408,758
Net
Fees
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Key Takeaway
Over 30 years, choosing VOO over ASHR would save you approximately $206,226 in fees. The fee difference is modest in this comparison. When fees are close, pick the ETF with better liquidity and structural features.
Assumptions: 7% annual gross return, monthly compounding, contributions at start of each month. Does not account for taxes, tracking error, securities lending offsets, or bid-ask spreads. Actual results will differ.