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
This former highflyer took a hit last year, but its overweight position in financial stocks has lifted results. Read More
Gold prices have rallied substantially over the past year, but should investors continue to add to their hoard? Rachel Benepe, co-manager of First Eagle Gold (SGGDX), gives us her take. Read More
News and views from the world of mutual funds. Read More
We highlight some of our favorite focused funds. Read More
Mutual investors usually fall into 1 of 2 camps: passive and active investors Read More
Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds: You've got questions, we've got answers. Read More
Although insurance outfits could suffer under reform measures--particularly if they’re forced to compete with the pricing power of the US government--many other industries could thrive in the event a health care reform bill passes. Read More
Protect your portfolio against the coming inflation. Read More
A growing number of consumers are turning to the Internet for shopping and entertainment, but Coinstar (NSDQ: CSTR) has continued to thrive despite its low-tech approach to business. Read More