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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Is modern portfolio theory bunk?
RIA NEWS JUL 09, 2012
Is modern portfolio theory bunk?

Surprising new research indicates that greater risk does not, in fact, lead to greater reward. This little nugget would seem to debunk a basic tenet of modern portfolio theory -- and could turn the world of investing on its head.

Supreme Court ruling an ill wind for these health care stocks
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Supreme Court ruling an ill wind for these health care stocks

Hospitals, big pharma likely winners, but HMOs, equipment makers could take a hit

Health care space has horse in race with possible Obamacare repeal
EQUITIES JUN 28, 2012
Health care space has horse in race with possible Obamacare repeal

Romney win would be boon for insurers, bust for hospital-related stocks

Fear still at bat: Investors remain worried about muni collapse
FIXED INCOME JUN 27, 2012
Fear still at bat: Investors remain worried about muni collapse

So far, concerns about widespread defaults in the muni bond market have been vastly overblown. But try telling that to clients.

EQUITIES JUN 24, 2012
High-end dividend plays may be too attractive for investors' own good

RIA NEWS JUN 24, 2012
Hasenstab's new normal: You must take risks just to preserve wealth

ALTERNATIVES JUN 24, 2012
Alternatives coverage expands

EMERGING MARKETS JUN 22, 2012
Europe's impact on emerging markets is 'pervasive'

While there is reason to be optimistic about growth potential in emerging markets, Europe's woes could have a negative impact in the short term.

U.S. at dawn of 'dividend renaissance,' says fund manager
EQUITIES JUN 20, 2012
U.S. at dawn of 'dividend renaissance,' says fund manager

Corporate payouts still low by historical measures, says Foss; plenty of cash on balance sheets

Eurozone starting to resemble a blasting zone, says fund boss
EMERGING MARKETS JUN 18, 2012
Eurozone starting to resemble a blasting zone, says fund boss

Kavanagh doesn't hold out much hope that problems on the continent can be solved; breakup of the euro 'doesn't bode well'