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Partisan ETFs may cost investors through higher fees and weaker returns

MarketWatch cites data showing partisan ETF products charge more in fees and tend to deliver lower market returns than nonpartisan alternatives.

MarketWatch reports that data indicates partisan ETFs can underperform, with investors facing both higher fees and lower market returns.

The outlet says the results are associated with partisan-themed ETF exposure rather than broad market investing.

According to MarketWatch, the findings point to a cost tradeoff for investors choosing political alignment-focused funds rather than more neutral options.

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