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.

Jeff Benjamin
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INVESTING ETFS SEP 21, 2011
Commodity ETFs boosting correlation between raw materials, stocks

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 18, 2011
Socially conscious bond funds a rare breed

Though the options are relatively few, there are places socially conscious mutual fund investors can go for exposure to bonds. Of the 173 mutual funds that Morningstar Inc. identifies as applying social or religious screens, only 20 invest in bonds

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 15, 2011
Losing some shine, gold still glitters

Despite last week's sudden pullback in the price of gold, most financial advisers and market watchers aren't ready to abandon the precious metal just yet.

BlackRock expresses real concern over synthetics in ETFs
INVESTING ETFS SEP 14, 2011
BlackRock expresses real concern over synthetics in ETFs

Asset manager issues proposal to reform exchange-traded-fund industry

Rydex deal puts Guggenheim squarely in the ETF frame
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 14, 2011
Rydex deal puts Guggenheim squarely in the ETF frame

The firm's absorbing of RydexSGI vaults the company to No. 10 on the list of ETF sellers -- and positions the asset manager to challenge the big boys in what is becoming a fiercely contested industry.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 14, 2011
Big gap between what advisers do – and what clients think they do

Survey reveals advisers strive to keep a cool head during turbulent times; clients just want them to cover their assets

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 12, 2011
Alternatives attractive amid market volatility

Increased market volatility is driving more financial advisers toward alternative investments and a more active approach to investing, a new survey from Jefferson National Life Insurance Co. has found

INVESTING ETFS SEP 08, 2011
Study: ETF investors make better clients

Volatility driving more advisers to alternatives
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 07, 2011
Volatility driving more advisers to alternatives

Increased market volatility is driving more financial advisers toward alternative investments and a more active approach to investing, according to the results of a new survey from Jefferson National Life Insurance Co.

Quality, cash keep this tech fund on solid ground
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 07, 2011
Quality, cash keep this tech fund on solid ground

Even in the rocky world of technology investing, the debt ceiling debate has been an eye-opening experience.