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What is Gross Expense Ratio?

By Robin Hartill, CFP – Updated Jun 11, 2025 at 11:42PM

Key Points

  • Gross expense ratio covers total fund fees; net ratio reflects fees after waivers.
  • Fee waivers are temporary, so note the potential rise to the gross ratio.
  • A lower expense ratio means more of your money is invested, not spent on fees.
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