Investors can't control tariffs, but they do have a say about the fees they pay

All the big swings on Wall Street show again how little investors control. When it comes to tariffs, inflation or how much profit Big Tech companies make, investors have very little sway. That’s why it pays to exert control where possible, and for investors, that means keeping expenses in check. When the S&P 500 loses 2% anyway, why lose more by owning a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund that tries to mimic it and then adds on higher fees? Fortunately for investors, finding lower-fee funds has become easier every year as the industry feels pressure to compete for investors.