John Connor, manager of Third Millennium Russia (TMRFX), shoots straight and gives us the real story on Russia's bull market. 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
Although the US economic situation continues to improve, we’re not out of the woods yet--plenty of challenges are on the horizon. Don’t expect the Federal Reserve to increase rates until these threats are resolved. Read More
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 the macroeconomic picture is ugly, savvy investors have an opportunity to gain exposure to high-quality European companies on the cheap. Read More
The clock’s ticking on a little known Bush-era tax break that could create major savings in your golden years. Read More
These are the top funds in five major categories, ranked according to three-year returns. 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
The clock’s ticking on a little known Bush-era tax break that could create major savings in your golden years. Read More
Here’s one fund whose dismal record over the long haul masks its recent strength. Read More