The next leg of the price war toward 0% fees for investors has begun to unfold in the growing world of exchange-traded funds. The Vanguard Group, the world’s second-largest asset manager, this week slashed the cost of investing in its funds,

Global stock markets have gotten off to a healthy start in 2025. As a result of the macroeconomic uncertainty being generated by the White House, it might be a smart move to increase your exposure to international stocks this year.

Sector and thematic ETFs (exchange-traded funds) can be a great way for passive investors to spice up their portfolios and add more of a unique touch. Of course, you could stop at broad index funds if you like to keep things cheap,