Some experts say comparing average ETF fees to those of mutual funds isn't quite fair, because most ETFs have historically been index funds, not actively managed funds.
To that point, index ETFs have a 0.44% average annual fee, half the 0.88% fee for index mutual funds, according to Morningstar.
Similarly, active ETFs carry a 0.63% average fee, versus 1.02% for actively managed mutual funds, Morningstar data show.
'Cheap mutual funds also exist'ETFs and mutual funds are similar.
While ETFs tend to be cheaper, on average, that's not to say mutual funds are always more expensive.
Persons:
Zachary Evens, Evens, Michael McClary, that's, Bryan Armour
Organizations:
Morningstar, Investors, Valmark Financial, ETF, Trust, Mutual, North America
Locations:
U.S