Some ETFs compete on price — but fees shouldn't always 'drive the investment decision,' analyst says
CNBC·2026-01-02 19:17

Sean Anthony Eddy | E+ | Getty ImagesAs investors who use exchange-traded funds know, the cost can be a tiny fraction of the assets you invest.Sometimes, ETFs from different providers — i.e., Vanguard, State Street, Charles Schwab, etc. — track the same index (say, the S&P 500), which can make it tempting to go with whichever is cheapest. Yet when you choose a fund to invest in, experts say, it's important to consider more than just its expense."ETFs that compete on price are usually index-trackers that cha ...