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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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 29, 2010
Gold fever won't break anytime soon, says fund manager

Team Asset Strategy's Dailey says falling currencies will continue to boost price of precious metal

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 26, 2010
Hottest alternative? Managed-futures funds, research shows

Managed-futures funds represent the most popular category among alternative strategies, according to the latest research from BarclayHedge Ltd.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 26, 2010
Hedge funds outpacing large-caps this year

Nine-month return double that of the S&P 500; 'growing optimism'

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 24, 2010
MFS: Risk aversion is the biggest risk investors face

The biggest risk investors face is becoming too conservative at a time when equities present a potential long-term advantage, according to new research from MFS Investment Management.

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 24, 2010
PORTFOLIO MANAGER PERSPECTIVES

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2010
Schwab poised to pass wirehouses in managed-accounts volume

Breakaway brokers boosting business; market share now at 8.3% and rising

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2010
Risk aversion is the biggest risk facing investors: MFS

The biggest risk investors now face is becoming too conservative at a time when equities present a potential long-term advantage, according to new research from MFS Investment Management.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 21, 2010
Landesman sees roller coaster ride ahead

The S&P 500 could fall by as much as 8% over the next three weeks, followed by a 22% rally to close out the year, according to Uri Landesman, president of Platinum Partners LP, a $500 million hedge fund shop.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 19, 2010
Hottest alternative? Managed-futures funds, says researcher

Managed-futures funds represent the most-popular category among alternative strategies, according to the latest research from BarclayHedge Ltd.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 19, 2010
Advisers craft deflation-safe portfolios

Fearing that Japan-like deflation may be coming to the United States, some money managers and financial advisers are building portfolios that can withstand falling prices and contracting credit.