Benjamin 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.
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.

Content Posted by Benjamin Shepherd

Can a Debt Crisis Be Solved with More Debt?

As evidenced by this past weekend’s elections, European voters are clearly opposed to austerity measures. In lieu of budget cuts, European nations may opt for bailouts via debt issued by the EU.

Clearing Out Short-Term Opportunities

Although we’ll be concluding our coverage of the ETFs in our Short-Term Opportunities Portfolio, we remain positive about our play on Germany’s relative economic strength.

Income Aplenty

Our Income & Hedges Portfolio has been Global ETF Profits’ top-performing portfolio. We highlight two income-oriented ETFs that will continue to receive coverage in our Personal Finance Fund Portfolio.

A Not-So-Final Farewell

Although this will be our final issue of Global ETF Profits, subscribers will start receiving biweekly issues of Personal Finance in its stead. Personal Finance includes my market-beating Fund Portfolio, which I’ll use to provide continuing coverage of many of the ETFs from our Global ETF Profits Portfolios.

Ten New ETFs for the Investor's Toolbox

There were 10 new ETFs launched last week, with niches ranging from bond funds focused on narrow ranges of the credit spectrum to a commodity-oriented fund that counters contango. These latest products should enable investors to quickly and easily fine-tune their portfolio’s exposures.

Higher Incomes on Hold

Consumer doldrums are undermining an already sluggish US economy. In particular, consumers see income growth stagnating due to a weak labor market.

American-Made Energy

US oil production has risen to its highest level in more than a decade. With global energy supplies likely to remain tight, we highlight two ETFs that are solid plays on domestic energy exploration and production.

Transitory Pressures

Although we anticipated the market’s recent pullback and expect it to continue, most of the economic headwinds are likely transitory. While a defensive posture is warranted, there’s no need for investors to go to cash.

Short-Term Headwinds, Long-Term Profits

The MLP sector has lagged the broad market’s gain by a wide margin so far this year and it’s tracked the market lower during the most recent week’s dismal trading. But that means long-term investors now have an opportunity to lock in a more favorable yield.

Bet on the Bond Maven

This star fund manager’s initial foray into the ETF space has already attracted substantial assets since the ETF’s launch last month. Even better, the ETF is generally cheaper than its mutual fund counterpart and has also outperformed it thus far.