Transportation is a cyclical business; if the economy isn’t growing, there likely aren’t many raw materials… 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
American Airlines’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing has been a short-term boon for shares of its competitors’ stocks, as well as for the one ETF that still tracks the airline space. Read More
The super committee’s impasse on a budgetary deal is disheartening for Americans, but it’s a relief for investors in certain sector ETFs. Read More
With interest rates at rock-bottom levels and equity markets enduring severe fluctuations, low-volatility income streams are… Read More
- November 17, 2011
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Craig Hodges of Hodges Mutual Funds finds value among deepwater drillers. Read More
A newly launched social media ETF faces significant political risk due to its substantial allocations to Internet firms that are domiciled in China and Russia. Read More
ETF sponsors are waging a campaign of attrition against each other with low expense ratios and temporary fee waivers. Read More
- November 10, 2011
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Our stock-screening series offers a guide to basic stock screeners. Read More
- November 10, 2011
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Coal is the favored energy source of the future. Read More
- November 10, 2011
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A pharmacy benefit manager aims to supersize. Read More