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.
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It's time to take stock of the past six months and look forward to the second half of the year. Despite the negative headlines from Europe and Washington, the situation isn't as dire as one might think. Read More
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The Arab Spring has resulted in a tidy gain for one of our Portfolio holdings. But we expect future upside to come as events unfold in Libya and Egypt. Read More
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