In this episode, Warren Ingram and Pieter de Villiers break down one of the most confusing parts of investing: total fees. They explain how to understand the full cost of investing through effective annual cost, including investment management fees, platform/admin fees, and advisor fees.

Chapters

• 00:00: Introduction to the fee question
• 01:55 :What effective annual cost means
• 02:24: Investment management fees: active vs passive
• 05:04: Performance fees and realistic fund fee ranges
• 07:11: How to compare fund performance fairly
• 09:03: Admin fees and platform types
• 10:01: LISPs vs brokerage platforms
• 12:53: Why index trusts can be cheaper than brokerages
• 14:42: Service quality, tax reporting, and hidden costs
• 17:04: Advisor fees and compensation models
• 18:21: Why commission-based advice is problematic
• 19:17: Flat fees, hourly fees, and ongoing retainers
• 24:06: Why an advisor can add value beyond picking funds
• 26:28: Practical fee ranges for total costs
• 28:24: Final takeaway: price vs value

Learn more about Prescient Investment Management here.

Send us Fan Mail

Have a question for Warren? Don't forget to voice note your questions through our WhatsApp chat on (+27)79 807 8162 and you could be featured in one of our episodes. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Financial Freedom content: @HonestMoneyPod