Separate market return from fund cost
The gross return and expense ratio are applied as separate annual factors. The fee impact includes both the cost and the compound growth that money could have earned.
How the calculation works
The calculator applies the values in chronological order and keeps deposits, withdrawals and calculated growth separate. This makes the result easier to audit.
Formula used
annual net factor = (1 + gross return) × (1 − TER)
Assumptions and limits
Rates stay constant for the whole scenario. Taxes, product rules and market volatility are excluded unless the tool explicitly includes them.
How to use the result
Treat the output as a comparison of assumptions. Change one input at a time and compare the final balance, cash flows and growth.