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Expense ratio impact: the 30 year drag | FinToolSuite
A fund fee of well under one percent can quietly remove nearly a fifth of a 30 year pot. Here is how expense ratio impact works, with a worked example and a calculator.
Sharpe ratio explained: risk-adjusted return guide
Sharpe ratio explained in plain English, with a worked example, the formula, frequent pitfalls, and a free calculator for risk-adjusted returns.
CAGR vs IRR: which return metric to use when
CAGR vs IRR explained with a reproducible worked example, the formula for each, and the cash flow patterns that make the two metrics agree or diverge.
Electric vs Petrol Car Cost: When the Maths Flips
An electric car can run for around 62% less per kilometre, yet still take years to repay its higher purchase price. This guide breaks down the formula, works a full example, and finds the break even point where the maths tips.
Lease vs Buy a Car: Working Out the True Cost of a Car
A country neutral framework for deciding whether to lease or buy a car, with the formula, a worked example you can reproduce, and a free lease vs buy calculator.