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.
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Turkey is a fast-growing and sophisticated emerging economy that serves as the West's gateway to the East. This Turkish telecom is a superb play on the country's continued growth and global importance. Read More
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Rising affluence is breeding more disease in emerging countries, making them the world’s fastest-growing health care markets. We examine the two most promising investment plays on this secular trend. Read More
New developments in the financial sector in Spain reflect Mexico's growing status as an emerging market star. Read More
Gold-backed ETFs have undoubtedly helped spur gold’s historic bull market. That’s caused debate over whether to allow the creation of similar ETFs for critical industrial metals. Read More
While Vietnam has enjoyed a period of prosperity and rapid growth spanning nearly three decades, the country has hit a bump in the road as it deals with a banking scandal. Read More
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These two Asia-based companies are in the vanguard of innovative fishing methods. They're also great plays on "sustainable fishing" and the exploding demand for marine protein. Read More
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This efficiently run airline is a solid value play on Latin America’s burgeoning demand for passenger travel. Read More
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The days when pharmaceutical companies ignored rare diseases because the market was too small are gone. Treating rare diseases with orphan drugs is big business. Read More
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Although the ECB's recent announcement to buy back unlimited amounts of debt is not a long-term solution to Europe's economic woes, it gives cash-strapped governments time to find a solution. Read More
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What Romney monetary policy might mean for investors. Read More