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 14, 2010
When will gold fever break?

The short-term outlook for gold at current levels might be unclear, but the long-term bull market for the precious metal will continue, according to one top investor.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 11, 2010
Managed-futures funds shorting U.S. dollar, bullish on precious metals: Equinox's Bornhoft

Shorting the U.S. dollar and going long on certain precious and industrial metals are two ways managed-futures funds are providing non-correlated market exposure, according to Richard Bornhoft, chief investment officer of Equinox Fund Management LLC.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 11, 2010
Stay on the sidelines, says Metropolitan Capital's Snow

Stop worrying about a double-dip recession — the current economy is bad enough as it is.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 07, 2010
Hedge edge over large-caps getting wider

Morningstar index shows hedge funds still outperforming S&P 500 for the year

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 06, 2010
Time to look at alternative mutual funds

If nothing else, the carnage of the past few years has served as a stark reminder of the value of portfolio diversification.

INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS OCT 05, 2010
Time's right for riskier global bonds, says Hartford's Portera

Strong global economic growth "is usually a good recipe for riskier assets."

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 05, 2010
Cost cutting boosts appeal of domestic equities, says global fund manager

Artio's Keith Walters says a reduction in manpower has lifted the productivity and earnings of U.S. businesses

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 05, 2010
Schneider surprise: Homebuilders, carmakers could be good bets

Don't look now, but these hammered industries may be headed for a rebound, according to the the famed value investor

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 27, 2010
Consumers still reluctant to spend: poll

The economy will have to continue to muscle along without much help from consumer spending, according to a new Harris Poll.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 27, 2010
P/E investments in financial services surging

With plenty of cash, private-equity funds are on the prowl; 'deal activity accelerating'