--- title: "Investment Fee Calculator | Numequo" description: "Compare how two annual fee rates affect a portfolio’s long-term value. Get a clear result with the formula, examples and useful explanations." canonical: "https://www.numequo.com/finance/savings-investing/investment-fee-calculator/" locale: "en" --- [Numequo](https://www.numequo.com/) › [Finance](https://www.numequo.com/finance/) › [Savings and investing](https://www.numequo.com/finance/savings-investing/) # Investment Fee Calculator See how recurring percentage fees compound over time and reduce the amount left invested. ## Input data - **Starting amount** - type: number; default: 20000; min: 0; max: 1000000000; step: 100 - **Monthly contribution** - type: number; default: 300; min: 0; max: 10000000; step: 10 - **Gross annual return (%)** - type: number; default: 7; min: -99; max: 100; step: 0.01 - **Duration (years)** - type: number; default: 25; min: 1; max: 100; step: 1 - **Scenario A annual fee (%)** - type: number; default: 0.25; min: 0; max: 100; step: 0.01 - **Scenario B annual fee (%)** - type: number; default: 1.5; min: 0; max: 100; step: 0.01 - **Currency** - type: choice; default: EUR; options: Euro (€), US dollar ($), Pound sterling (£), Canadian dollar (C$), Swiss franc (CHF) ## How it works Each scenario applies the gross annual return minus its annual fee rate, compounds monthly, and adds contributions at the end of each month. ## Quick examples - **0.25% vs 1.5% over 25 years** - Starting amount: 20000, Monthly contribution: 300, Gross annual return (%): 7, Duration (years): 25, Scenario A annual fee (%): 0.25, Scenario B annual fee (%): 1.5, Currency: EUR - **$100k with no contributions** - Starting amount: 100000, Monthly contribution: 0, Gross annual return (%): 6, Duration (years): 20, Scenario A annual fee (%): 0.1, Scenario B annual fee (%): 1, Currency: USD - **Small monthly fee difference** - Starting amount: 5000, Monthly contribution: 200, Gross annual return (%): 5, Duration (years): 15, Scenario A annual fee (%): 0.5, Scenario B annual fee (%): 0.8, Currency: EUR ## Understanding your result The difference shows the projected portfolio value lost to the higher fee scenario relative to the lower fee scenario. It does not predict market performance. Last verified: 29 September 2026 (2026-09-29) ## Frequently asked questions ### Why do small annual fees create a large long-term difference? Fees reduce both the current balance and the amount that remains available to compound in future years. ### Are transaction fees included? No. The inputs represent recurring annual percentage fees. Add trading, entry, exit or advisory charges separately when comparing real products. ### Does the calculator predict investment returns? No. Both scenarios use the same constant gross return solely to isolate the mathematical effect of fees. ### Can the higher-fee investment still perform better? Yes. Real investments can hold different assets and produce different returns. 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