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

As we set our clocks forward in time for spring, the US stock market has continued its own march forward, with the S&P 500 just points away from the all-time high of 1,565 hit back in October 2007. Even with dividends reinvested, the S&P 500 didn’t quite keep pace with inflation the past 13 years, causing some investors to call this a “lost decade” for US stocks. So when the S&P 500 finally moves past 1,600, we will be entering into new and very much welcome territory. Read More

Although the drugmaker’s treatment for hepatitis C has shown great promise during clinical trials, investors still have time to take advantage of this stock before shares head higher in anticipation of the drug’s approval. Read More