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

ETFs continue to draw fire from investors who contend that they could lead to systemic risk. Though such arguments are unfounded, some regulatory oversight may be necessary, particularly for leveraged ETFs. Read More

The latest ETF launches include a number of funds that offer investors leveraged plays on precious metals. But most investors should avoid such risky fare in favor of new ETFs that specialize in low-volatility stocks and dividends. Read More

As European policymakers meander toward a resolution to the Continent’s sovereign debt crisis, some investors might be tempted to invest in the region’s battered markets via ETFs. But investors should continue to avoid broad European ETFs in favor of country- and sector-specific ETFs. Read More