A local tells us what's really happening in Latin America. 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
A global beer giant with a thirst for expansion. Read More
Now's the time to consider developing-market bonds. Read More
Yet another round of the Federal Reserve’s so-called quantitative easing is unlikely to boost a flagging economy. But it should do wonders for the emerging market, as well as commodities such as gold and oil. Read More
Increasingly affluent consumers in emerging markets are lifting the fortunes of this Latin American brewer. Read More
Despite cooling investor sentiment over Brazil, this vibrant Latin American economy still has heat to spare. Here, we spotlight the Brazilian equivalent of Wal-Mart, as a bet on the country’s growing middle class. Read More
As peace finally sweeps across Africa’s landmass of 11.7 million square miles, investors are beginning to flock to the continent. Here are the three best plays on Africa’s resurgence. Read More
Although Egypt has been wracked by political instability, its new leadership has proved to be relatively pragmatic thus far despite its radical roots. With significant investments in education and infrastructure, Egypt could eventually retake its mantle as a regional economic powerhouse. Read More
ETFs provide an easy way for retail investors to play the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) game. Read More
At some point, global monetary authorities will have to overcome their band-aid mentality and address the mountains of sovereign debt that have buried us under this crisis. Read More