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Ben Shepherd
Benjamin Shepherd is a recognized exchange traded fund (ETF), mutual fund and stock expert with an extensive background analyzing time-tested funds, their management and investment strategies which have proven themselves in both bull and bear markets. He and his team spend hours every month discussing the state of the global economy and the markets with many of the best known and well-respected money managers in the industry. Benjamin then distills the insight derived from those discussions, mixes in his own analysis and provides actionable advice geared towards generating strong returns while preserving capital for both fund and stock investors.
Benjamin is editor of the new Benjamin Shepherd’s Wall Street, born from his years learning from famed investment guru Louis Rukeyser and subsequently serving as editor of Louis Rukeyser’s Wall Street and Louis Rukeyser’s Mutual Funds. The new publication generates a steady stream of stock, fund and bond recommendations driven by a long-term view emphasizing common sense over the short-term tumult of the markets. Benjamin is also editor of Global ETF Profits, an advisory service aimed at guiding individual investors toward steady, growth-primed income. In this capacity, he brings his expertise to bear on global and regional market trends, dispenses commentary on newly issued ETFs and proposes strategies on using ETFs to reduce stock-specific risk. |
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| The majority of traditional mutual funds are open-ended, actively managed and run by self-appointed "expert" stock-pickers. In contrast, most exchange-traded funds are baskets of stocks, usually reflecting market indexes like the S&P 500. Studies show that a passive, market-index investing style - the kind most ETFs offer - beats about 70% of all investors over time. Editor Ben Shepherd and the ETF pros will help you balance your portfolio with steady, growth-primed income and the safety of diversification. Free Trial | learn more | |
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| It can be difficult to watch your net worth bounce up and down like a yo-yo. What's key to remember is why we own stocks in the first place: because over every long-term period, stocks have paid off better than any other investment. Following in Mr. Rukeyser's footsteps, editor Benjamin Shepherd and his team introduce you to the experts and insights that will deliver the best stock market guidance available - anywhere. learn more | |
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Top-rung money manager's advice |
| The advantages of mutual funds include built-in diversification, liquidity and professional management. The advantages of Louis Rukeyser's Mutual Funds include having investing expert Benjamin Shepherd bring his mastery of fund analysis to locate the creme de la creme and the hidden gems - on your behalf. His focus on time-tested fund managers and strategies which have proven themselves in both bull and bear markets will help your portfolio generate attractive returns and preserve capital. learn more | |
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