Jeff Benjamin

Jeff Benjamin is a senior columnist who primarily writes about investments and practice management as they relate to the wealth management industry. In addition to news and opinion writing, Jeff also does regular video interviews and is the co-host of The InvestmentNews Podcast, a weekly show that takes listeners behind the scenes of our coverage. He joined InvestmentNews in 2000. Prior to InvestmentNews, Jeff’s career included working as an analyst at Cerulli Associates, and as a reporter for Dow Jones Newswires. Jeff is based in North Carolina and when he isn’t working, he can usually be found playing golf or fishing. Jeff is a former Marine and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Central Michigan University.

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Alternative beta better alternative than beta: University of Chicago's Moskowitz
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 14, 2012
Alternative beta better alternative than beta: University of Chicago's Moskowitz

Time to stop roaming the world in search of alpha, says professor of finance; market beta the worst of both worlds

INVESTING EQUITIES MAY 13, 2012
Market's hot streak turns cool on European woes, JPM loss

Remarkable returns, low volatility? You'll be surprised where
INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS MAY 03, 2012
Remarkable returns, low volatility? You'll be surprised where

Africa Composite Index generated 17% annual return over past decade, with fewer market gyrations than U.S.; the next Asia?

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 01, 2012
Congress will kick tax can down the road: Valliere

New retail hedge fund keeps strategy, ditches liquidity concerns
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 30, 2012
New retail hedge fund keeps strategy, ditches liquidity concerns

New mutual fund RiverPark Long/Short Opportunity Fund launched March 30 and has gained 21.3% so far this year

LPL starts dividend program with $2-per-share payment
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 30, 2012
LPL starts dividend program with $2-per-share payment

LPL's special dividend will be payable May 25 and will be followed by a regular quarterly dividend starting at 12 cents per share.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 26, 2012
There must be 50 ways to lift your standards: CFA Institute

Financial analyst organization to unveil 'integrity list'; loftier code of conduct 'meant to be a gut check'

Legacy of Occupy Wall Street? Green funds see more green
INVESTING ESG APR 26, 2012
Legacy of Occupy Wall Street? Green funds see more green

Environmentally responsible investing sees uptick in interest following protest movement; same thing for socially aware funds

New stock index lets you invest in Occupy Wall Street
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS APR 26, 2012
New stock index lets you invest in Occupy Wall Street

Limited to companies that have drawn the ire of protestors

Congress will kick tax can down the road: Valliere
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 25, 2012
Congress will kick tax can down the road: Valliere

Believes Bush tax cuts will not be allowed to expire; 'mother' of uncertainty for investors