These ETFs offer geographic diversification for physically-backed gold investments. 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
Despite the ubiquity of aluminum, the metal is underrepresented in the world of ETF investing. Read More
This ETF will benefit from a wave of M&A activity in the tech sector. Read More
An onslaught of actively managed ETFs will likely hit the market in 2011. Investors should think twice before jumping into the next new thing. Read More
With 2010 in its final days, it's time to take stock and look forward. A slowly recovering economy should bode well for ETF investors in 2011. Read More
Allegations of financial manipulation by hedge funds in the run-up to and during the financial crisis have resulted in one of the largest dragnets by financial regulators in recent memory. What’s more, it appears that the mutual fund industry may be peripherally involved. Read More
A convergence of global events spells trouble for the US dollar. But income investors can make the best of a bad situation by looking overseas. This fund provides exposure to non-dollar denominated debt that should perform well relative to the greenback. Read More
An interview with Nicholas Kaiser, manager of Sextant International (SSIFX, 800-728-8762), has one of the best track records in the business. Read More
The new year is finally upon us, bringing a host of new and old challenges. As I noted in the December issue, investors will have to be more selective in 2011 as the lingering effects of the financial crisis continue to work through the system. Read More
100 top low- or no-load funds, ranked by three-year return. Read More