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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New ETFs make slicing up the S&P by sector easier
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 23, 2015
New ETFs make slicing up the S&P by sector easier

The trick is knowing when and where to move in or out.

Papal visits have become precursors to stock market pullbacks
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 22, 2015
Papal visits have become precursors to stock market pullbacks

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Turns out, rare trips to the U.S. by a Pope have not always been good for stocks.

The Federal Reserve's focus on global economic strength radically alters the rate-hike odds
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 22, 2015
The Federal Reserve's focus on global economic strength radically alters the rate-hike odds

Change in focus away from jobs and inflation could mean increase is off the table until global economies recover.

Stick to your buy-and-hold strategy – especially when it's tested by market volatility
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 22, 2015
Stick to your buy-and-hold strategy – especially when it's tested by market volatility

Fighting the temptation to try and time the market pays off in the long run.

INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 18, 2015
More distressing news for the 'Diva of Distressed' Lynn Tilton

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Lynn Tilton is now being charged with 'grossly' mismanaging $100 million in investor assets, which she denies.

The rise and fall of commodities puts some advanced economies on the ropes
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 18, 2015
The rise and fall of commodities puts some advanced economies on the ropes

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The atrophy of the manufacturing sector as commodity prices wane is wreaking havoc on a number of advanced economies.

Why the upward trend for stocks is no more
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 18, 2015
Why the upward trend for stocks is no more

Plus: Goldman's Cohen says don't chase high-dividend stocks, university endowments become hedge funds, and companies are taking the carbon tax threat seriously

Federal Reserve holds rates at zero; some advisers call it a lost opportunity
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 18, 2015
Federal Reserve holds rates at zero; some advisers call it a lost opportunity

Central bank cites cloud of concern over weakness of the global economy, surging U.S. dollar and sleepy economy, but some advisers said the Fed should have lifted rates.

The Fed sets the stage for a December tantrum
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 17, 2015
The Fed sets the stage for a December tantrum

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Janet Yellen's September delay could lead to a December repeat of the taper tantrum.

Advisers say the Fed is too focused on the markets instead of the economy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 17, 2015
Advisers say the Fed is too focused on the markets instead of the economy

Consensus says the Fed should raise rates now, but won't