Active vs Index Fund Fee Calculator
Compare a typical 1% active fund with a 0.03% index fund.
Your investment figures never leave your browser — every fee calculation runs locally.Try: Initial investment=10000, Annual return=7, Active fund fee=1, Index fund fee=0.03, Years=30 → $57,434.91, $75,484.86, $18,049.95
How to use
Active funds often charge 20 to 30 times the fee of an index fund. This shows the extra balance the higher fee quietly costs over time.
FAQ
Does a higher fee ever pay off?
Sometimes an active fund outperforms, but studies show most do not beat their index after fees over long periods.