Big Problem With Fidelity Index Funds - Zero Fee Funds Explained

In this video, I'll uncover a few of the biggest problems I found with investing in the Fidelity Zero Fee Index Funds that aren't so obvious on the surface.

In 2018 Fidelity started offering 4 different index funds where they charge you zero dollars to own them. The 4 funds consist of a Large Cap, Total U.S. Market, Extended Market, and International Index. This seems like a great deal because they're going to allow you to invest for free, which sounds amazing! But something doesn't add up. Fidelity already offers comparable funds where they charge anywhere between .015% and .035% so why would they create competing products for now reason? To figure that out we need to follow the money...but not the money that they don't make from those zero fee index funds. You're also very limited with what you can do with these index funds and if you're not careful it could end up costing you more money than you save in fees. I'll touch on all of that and more in this video.

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Disclaimer: This video is for entertainment purposes only. Everyone's situation is different so do your own research before making any decisions with your money. If you need help then contact a Certified Financial Fiduciary before trying anything that is mentioned in this video. I prefer a Fiduciary financial advisor that charges an hourly fee as opposed to an ongoing fee based on a % of your portfolio. Always remember that incentives determine the type of advice they give you so one that charges an hourly fee is less likely to be problematic. 183

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