What charges do index funds have?

Low-cost index funds typically charge 0.07–0.25% per year (OCF). This compares to 0.75–1.5% for actively managed funds.

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Enter an initial lump sum, regular monthly contribution, expected annual return, and investment horizon to project your index fund portfolio value. Global index funds tracking the MSCI World or S&P 500 have historically returned around 7–10% per year after inflation over long periods. This calculator does not account for fund charges — a 0.1–0.2% annual charge on a low-cost index fund has a negligible impact over most horizons.

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Global equity index funds have historically returned around 7–10% per year over long periods (20+ years), though past performance does not guarantee future results.

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