Sentence examples for steep expense from inspiring English sources

Because of the steep expense of a dog show campaign, his first handler, Flavio Werneck, became a part-owner.

Another problem is that broker-sponsored funds tend to have steep expense ratios, a real drag on performance over time.

A deep enough discount, though, can compensate for the pain of a steep expense burden at least if the fund pays out a fair amount in capital gains and income distributions.

The ING Principal Protection Fund, formed in October 2001 and going out five years, has a 5.75% upfront sales load on the Class A shares and a rather steep expense ratio of 1.75% of assets.

His laments date back to 1951, when he wrote his Princeton University senior thesis criticizing the fledgling mutual fund business for its high overhead and steep expenses.

Management stuck to its guns by reiterating its goal to reach pro forma operating profitability by the fourth quarter, and made no apology for the fact that this excludes some steep expenses, like the interest payments on its $2 billion in debt.

One downside: The funds have a steep gross expense ratio of 1.45%.

Some twentysomethings adopted a posture of "young invincibility," forgoing health insurance they could afford while gambling that they would not incur steep medical expenses.

Overhead and management fees are a bit steep, too: Expenses run to 1.95% of assets yearly.

Creditors often hesitate to repossess them due to the high taxes and steep maintenance expenses they would assume.

The day culminates with an all-star tribute and benefit for saxophonist Arthur Blythe, who performed at the 2008 festival and is currently facing steep healthcare expenses.