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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Who knew you could make money investing in corporate events?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 28, 2012
Who knew you could make money investing in corporate events?

Binary strategy tied to company happenings more predictable than macroeconomic plays; bit of brilliance?

'Transformative events' shape client's financial thinking, survey finds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2012
'Transformative events' shape client's financial thinking, survey finds

Upper-middle class more worried about life's big moments than the next 12 months

Hunger Games index tracks stocks most likely to benefit from movie's success
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 21, 2012
Hunger Games index tracks stocks most likely to benefit from movie's success

At least six stocks are likely to benefit from a solid showing by the much-hyped movie The Hunger Games.

'Buy American' not the hottest investment strategy: Franklin PM
INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS MAR 20, 2012
'Buy American' not the hottest investment strategy: Franklin PM

Home country bias may be comforting, but it will make you poorer, says Rostom

INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS MAR 18, 2012
Scrutinize emerging-markets funds

'Future' part crucial to managed futures
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 15, 2012
'Future' part crucial to managed futures

Alternative investments provide diversification benefits, but be prepared to sit on them for a while

Advisers and clients view same market, see very different picture: Survey
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 15, 2012
Advisers and clients view same market, see very different picture: Survey

Perceptions about capital markets diverge wildly

Rising dividends will see investors bail from bonds: Henderson Global manager
INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 15, 2012
Rising dividends will see investors bail from bonds: Henderson Global manager

Income-seeking investors should take solace in a trend toward rising dividend payouts in 2012, according to Alex Crooke, manager of the $1.2 billion Henderson Global Equity Income Fund.

INVESTING ETFS MAR 08, 2012
Deal puts Guggenheim squarely in ETF frame

Guggenheim Partners LLC's announced last week that its acquisition of Rydex SGI will bring together a variety of products, including 77 mutual funds. But it is the new family of 104 ETFs that is expected to see the greatest level of development and innovation

INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 05, 2012
Hotter market may lure equity-averse