Benjamin Shepherd

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

John Bogle’s ideas have withstood the test of time: The Vanguard Group continues to thrive, and the new 10th anniversary edition of Common Sense on Mutual Funds required few updates to the core text. Mr. Bogle recently talked to us about the industry’s problems and its future.   Read More

Although infrastructure was the primary focus of China’s recent stimulus efforts, that bump in spending represents a drop in the bucket over the long haul. The continued migration from rural to urban areas will necessitate massive infrastructure spending over the next two decades. Read More

Conservative investors usually have an eye for income and low volatility, making equity-income funds an ideal core investment. Here are three of our favorites. Read More