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By Joshua Kennon, About.com Guide to Beginner's Investing since 2001

Frictional Expenses: The Hidden Investment Tax

Monday March 21, 2005
Few investors are aware of the tremendous damage so-called frictional expenses impose on investment performance. By merely reducing these expenses, you may be able to significantly increase your long-term rate of return by lowering your overall cost basis. In this article, we are going to examine some of the most frequent and costly frictional expenses and discuss ways you can lower or eliminate them. Read more...
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