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Wondering how much you will pay in fees? Try our cost calculator. Here's how: Think of an asset. Estimate the value of that asset in dollars and enter that number into the calculator. Select how you would like to view the results: as an illustration or within your portfolio. You can try different contribution amounts for all types of assets.
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Wondering how much you will pay in fees? Try our cost calculator. Here's how: Think of an asset. Estimate the value of that asset in dollars and enter that number into the calculator. Select how you would like to view the results: as an illustration or within your portfolio. You can try different contribution amounts for all types of assets.
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The investment fee pays for the management of invested assets to allow for charitable growth. When recommending investments, you can select from a range of options across major asset classes that span the risk spectrum. When invested, charitable assets may compound tax-free, increasing your philanthropic impact over time.
Investment Fee
The investment fee pays for the management of invested assets to allow for charitable growth. When recommending investments, you can select from a range of options across major asset classes that span the risk spectrum. When invested, charitable assets may compound tax-free, increasing your philanthropic impact over time.
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*This number represents Vanguard Charitable’s investment fee average compared to the industry average fee, which is calculated based on the average expense ratios charged by other donor-advised fund sponsors, according to the most recent publicly available fee schedules.
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