Is there any cost to investing?

Yes, generally you'll pay a 3.5% fee on top of the price of your shares. This fee is capped at $700 for large investments, and the total amount will be stated clearly on your investment form as a processing fee. If you are paying via a wire transfer, there may be additional fees charged by your bank related to the transfer of funds. In the event that you make a wire transfer, please be sure to talk to your banking institution about the fees involved, so that you can pay any additional transfer fees needed.