In criminal law, motive is distinct from intent. Criminal intent refers to the mental state of mind possessed by a defendant in committing a crime. With few exceptions the prosecution in a criminal case must prove that the defendant intended to commit the illegal act.
See the difference low-cost funds can make. The less you pay for your funds, the more you keep in your pocketâit's that simple. The average Vanguard mutual fund and ETF (exchange-traded fund) expense ratio is 82% less than the industry average.*. You don't get a bill explaining how much of your savings went toward paying fund expenses, because those costs are paid directly out of each fund's returns.
Expense Ratio. The expense ratio is the annual fee that all funds or ETFs charge their shareholders. It expresses the percentage of assets deducted each fiscal year for fund expenses, including 12b-1 fees, management fees, administrative fees, operating costs, and all other asset-based costs incurred by the fund.