Investment Fee Comparison Calculator
A 1% difference in fees might not sound like much. Over 20 years, it costs you hundreds of thousands. Compare platforms side-by-side.
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Annual fee = all-in cost (platform fee + ETF TER + any other ongoing charges). Defaults: Satrix 40 TER 0.10% (no platform fee); EasyEquities Thrive fee ~0.18% on R100k + Satrix MSCI World TER 0.35% = ~0.53%; Allan Gray Balanced Fund ~1.05% inc. VAT. All figures from provider fact sheets as of early 2026. Edit to match your actual portfolio.
After 20 Years
Satrix (Satrix 40 ETF)R2 240 454
Fee: 0.10%/yrFee cost: R27 636
EasyEquities (MSCI World + Thrive)R2 125 703
Fee: 0.53%/yrFee cost: R142 387
Allan Gray (Balanced Fund)R1 995 378
Fee: 1.05%/yrFee cost: R272 712
| Platform | Fee | Final Value | Growth | Fee Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satrix (Satrix 40 ETF) | 0.10% | R2 240 454 | R1 520 454 | R27 636 |
| EasyEquities (MSCI World + Thrive) | 0.53% | R2 125 703 | R1 405 703 | R142 387 |
| Allan Gray (Balanced Fund) | 1.05% | R1 995 378 | R1 275 378 | R272 712 |
Choosing Satrix (Satrix 40 ETF) over Allan Gray (Balanced Fund) saves you R245 077 over 20 years.