You may not think of Vanguard when it comes to junk bonds, but its new high-yield bond ETF may be one of the best in its space.

For investors looking to generate growth on $1,000, it could pay to look beyond the U.S.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) now hold $10.3 trillion in U.S. assets, yet most investors still overpay for the basic market exposure that such funds provide. While the average index equity ETF charges ...