Management Fee
In finance, a management fee is a fee paid to an investment manager or fund manager for managing and maintaining investment funds or assets on behalf of investors. This fee covers the cost of day-to-day management, including making investment decisions, executing trades, and monitoring the portfolio.
Management fee for managing investment funds
When individuals or institutions invest in mutual funds, such as mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), they pay a management fee to the fund management company. This fee covers not only the expertise of professional managers, but also administrative costs, research, reporting and operational expenses associated with managing a fund.
For high net worth individuals, a management fee may apply when they have their assets managed by a financial advisor or wealth manager. This fee covers tailored investment advice, risk management and ongoing adjustments to the investment strategy, taking into account objectives and evolving market conditions.