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
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
Utilities can be a portfolio bulwark during market turmoil. Read More
Matthew Benkendorf finds opportunity among European consumer staples. Read More
ETFs can provide a useful hedge against market volatility. Read More
European leaders are finally beginning to understand the magnitude of the problems posed to their economies. Read More
Money market funds may soon offer slightly greater yields thanks to the US Federal Reserve's "Operation Twist." But their yields will still pale in comparison to the ones offered by this ultra short-term bond ETF. Read More
In our Income & Hedges Portfolio, we're swapping one municipal bond ETF for another. Read More
Emerging economies will drive energy demand for the foreseeable future. As such, the world will continue to depend on coal as an abundant source of cheap energy. Read More
Most state and local governments are emerging from the downturn with their finances intact. Such stability has emboldened investors to assume greater risk in the municipal bond market. Read More
For the final issue of Louis Rukeyser’s Mutual Funds, we review our method for selecting the right mutual fund. Read More