How Your First ETF Expense Ratio Costs You Thousands

Episode 39 of Investing for Beginners with Fexingo breaks down the quiet cost of ETF expense ratios. Lucas and Luna walk through a concrete example: a $10,000 investment earning 7% over 30 years, comparing a 0.03% Vanguard S&P 500 ETF with a 0.75% actively managed fund. The difference? Over $30,000. They explain what an expense ratio actually is, why small differences compound into huge sums, and how to find low-cost options. A focused, numbers-driven episode for first-time investors choosing their first ETF. Also includes a brief, natural listener-support mention for the show. Perfect for beginners ready to understand the single most important fee in index investing. #ExchangeTradedFund #ExpenseRatio #InvestingForBeginners #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #Vanguard #Fidelity #BlackRock #Compounding #FeesMatter #PersonalFinance #WealthBuilding #ETF101 #CostAwareness #LongTermInvesting #FinancePodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo