Income

What is an expense ratio?

An expense ratio is the annual fee a fund charges. Tiny-looking percentages compound into large dollar differences over time.

How StockIT helps you practice this

Fund fees aren't simulated. Treat energy like a cost of attention - efficient decisions leave more room to climb.

In-game tip: “Expense Ratios” — Lower fees mean more money stays in your pocket over time.

Try it with play money

  1. Open StockIT and tap GEN to refresh the market.
  2. Read the event and compare it with this idea.
  3. Choose Buy, Sell, or Wait using play money only.
  4. Review your portfolio bars and what changed.

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