EPISODE · Jun 27, 2026 · 29 MIN
How Much Fees Should I Be Paying On My Investments?
from Honest Money
In this episode, Warren Ingram and Pieter de Villiers break down one of the most confusing parts of investing: total fees. They explain how to understand the full cost of investing through effective annual cost, including investment management fees, platform/admin fees, and advisor fees.Chapters00:00: Introduction to the fee question01:55 :What effective annual cost means02:24: Investment management fees: active vs passive05:04: Performance fees and realistic fund fee ranges07:11: How to compare fund performance fairly09:03: Admin fees and platform types10:01: LISPs vs brokerage platforms12:53: Why index trusts can be cheaper than brokerages14:42: Service quality, tax reporting, and hidden costs17:04: Advisor fees and compensation models18:21: Why commission-based advice is problematic19:17: Flat fees, hourly fees, and ongoing retainers24:06: Why an advisor can add value beyond picking funds26:28: Practical fee ranges for total costs28:24: Final takeaway: price vs valueLearn more about Prescient Investment Management here.Send us Fan MailHave a question for Warren? Don't forget to voice note your questions through our WhatsApp chat on (+27)79 807 8162 and you could be featured in one of our episodes. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Financial Freedom content: @HonestMoneyPod
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In this episode, Warren Ingram and Pieter de Villiers break down one of the most confusing parts of investing: total fees. They explain how to understand the full cost of investing through effective annual cost, including investment management fees, platform/admin fees, and advisor fees. Chapters 00:00: Introduction to the fee question01:55 :What effective annual cost means02:24: Investment management fees: active vs passive05:04: Performance fees and realistic fund fee ranges07:11: How to co...
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