Neil Hennessy on the land of the rising stocks. Read More
Benjamin Shepherd is a recognized exchange-traded fund (ETF), mutual fund and stock expert with an extensive background analyzing time-tested funds, including their managers and strategies. Ben looks for investments that have proven themselves in both bull and bear markets. Ben also specializes in covering emerging markets, pinpointing the most dynamic investments in developing nations for market-beating growth.
Ben is an analyst for Global Income Edge and regularly contributes to Personal Finance, Investing Daily’s flagship product.
Analyst Articles
Two top investing experts tell us what to buy now and why. Read More
With the exception of a few downside surprises, first-quarter earnings were bullish; about 78 percent of reporting companies surpassed analysts’ expectations. Read More
The media is laying most of the blame for Thursday’s troubles on the keyboard of a fat fingered trader at Citigroup (NYSE: C) who accidently placed a sell order on billions of Proctor & Gamble (NYSE: PG) shares instead of millions. There’s also evidence of problems in trading of Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and a number of other securities. Read More
Many investors already consider short-term bond funds an alternative to money market funds because of their higher yields and similar investment profiles. Read More
These are the top funds in five major categories, ranked according to three-year returns. Read More
Every fund manager touts his or her unique approach to investing, but few can claim absolute exclusivity. This fund manager has proof that he’s the only one using his process: US Patent Number 7,107,229 B1. Read More
This multi-sector bond fund is one of Benjamin Shepherd's favorites and should continue to perform regardless of what the future holds. Read More
Sam Stovall shares his current take on the market and discusses how an old adage can help nervous investors preserve capital if the markets correct. Read More
If you’re holding shares in one of the funds that fail to catch on, you’ll find yourself scrambling to find another fund that fills that niche in your portfolio. You might also get stuck with an unexpected tax bill on any gains you might have, since liquidations count as taxable events. Read More