Benjamin Shepherd

Editor: Louis Rukeyser’s Mutual Funds

Research Editor: Personal Finance

Benjamin Shepherd, editor of Louis Rukeyser’s Mutual Funds and Louis Rukeyser’s Wall Street, focuses on time-tested mutual fund managers 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. They then distill that wisdom and their own analysis into twelve pages of actionable advice geared towards generating returns while preserving capital for both mutual fund and stock investors. Mr. Shepherd is also associate editor of Personal Finance, one of the world’s most widely-read investment newsletters, contributing his knowledge of the fund industry to the newsletters ongoing commentary.

Content Posted by Benjamin Shepherd

Were the Week's Big Gains a Snow Job?

Stocks rallied in the wake of February's jobs report, but some analysts question whether inclement weather paradoxically produced signs of a false spring.

Tightening the Screws

The so-called "Volcker Rules" weighed on markets this week, though lackluster economic data didn't help matters.

Renewed Inquisition

Financials endured a particularly tough week. The modern-day Pecora Commission, now known as the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission (FCIC), started its work on Wednesday by grilling the captains of the financial industry.

In Like a Lion

Although heavier-than-expected job losses in December 2009 weighed on market sentiment, this disappointment belied marked improvement.

Limitless Credit Likely Means Little

Shares of Fannie Mae (NYSE: FNM) and Freddie Mac (NYSE: FRE) surged this week after the government annouced that it will remove caps on how much emergency aid the ailing mortgage companies can receive.

Still on Track

Economic growth showed signs of slowing, but that's no reason to turn pessimistic.

Where's the Love?

Stocks treaded water despite a number of positive data points.

Restocked Shelves

In light of restocking and other positive data, last week’s spike in unemployment claims appears reflect seasonal issues rather than any newfound business weakness.

New Beginnings and Old Rules

As we head into both a new decade and a new normal, don’t forget that the traditional rules of the road still apply.

The Visible Hand

By and large, any signs of recovery aren't the invisible hand of market forces self-correcting; that’s Uncle Sam wielding a really big stick

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