Lipper senior research analyst Jeff Tjornehoj predicts that stock fund expense ratios could rise by 5 to 10 basis points next year, while bond fund expense ratios could inch up 1 to 2 bps, InvestmentNews reports. With AUM falling, costs rise for funds when assets move back below break points.

For his part, Morningstar senior analyst Andrew Gogerty said it is "more than likely" that fees would move up next year.  

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