Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16
Operating Expenses
Sponsor fees
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2016Oct 25, 2016
How to read this metric
Rising fees may indicate increased marketing investment to capture market share, whereas declining fees could suggest reduced product support or scale efficiencies.
Detailed definition
Sponsor fees represent the costs incurred by the firm to support and market its investment products, such as ETFs and cl...
Peer comparison
Similar to marketing and distribution expenses found in other large-scale asset managers and ETF providers.
Metric ID:
blk_sponsor_feesSponsor fees at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does sponsor fees mean?
- Costs associated with sponsoring and marketing investment products like ETFs.