Show Notes
In this episode, Shannon chats with Eugene Gorbatikov and Andy Pettit about the current state of the European fund fee landscape. The main takeaway is a positive one: fees for fund European investors continue to come down. However, there are still pitfalls to watch out for and room for improvement in terms of how fees are structured and communicated to investors. Check out the research papers discussed in this episode: Fund Fees: Who, What, and How Investors Pay | Morningstar
European Fund Fee Study 2025 | Morningstar
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