China is in the process of shifting from an export-driven economy to a consumer-driven economy. So while Chinese policymakers may attempt to keep inflation in check, they still need their economy to generate considerable growth to engineer this transition. 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
Thus far, 2012 has been a great year for the money center banks; shares of Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) and JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) have all gained… Read More
Business productivity has declined precipitously since the Great Recession. And as the easier comparable periods from the downturn fade into the past, falling productivity will make it far more difficult for companies to beat their earnings expectations. That means the upcoming earnings seasons could put a halt to the market’s rally. Read More
- March 14, 2012
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The banking sector is noticeably healthier these days, though it still faces economic and regulatory headwinds. In particular, the Dodd-Frank Act could impair the profitability of the large money center banks. As such, we expect small, regional banks to outperform their larger peers. Read More
Our small-cap tech and Middle Eastern plays have produced modest gains in the year or so since we added them to the Portfolio, but it's time to sell them to create room for better opportunities. Read More
- March 14, 2012
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We’re selling our small-cap tech and Middle Eastern plays to create room for better opportunities. Fortunately, both positions have produced modest gains in the year or so since we added them to the Portfolio. Read More
Bond maven Bill Gross has finally entered the ETF arena. ETFs offer almost real-time transparency as compared to the quarterly lag of their mutual fund counterparts, so that means greater insight into the latest moves of one of the world’s savviest investors. Read More
Bond maven Bill Gross has finally entered the ETF arena. ETFs offer almost real-time transparency as compared to the quarterly lag of their mutual fund counterparts, so that means greater insight into the latest moves of one of the world’s savviest investors. Read More
ETF closures have declined each year since their peak during the Great Recession, but a confluence of factors could mean that the trend will reverse this year. As such, investors need to know what to expect if their ETF is slated for closure. Read More
A number of unique ETFs launched last week, including an unconventional oil and gas play and seven specialty bond funds. Three of these ETFs enable investors to take a sector-specific approach toward building their fixed-income allocation. Read More