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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Positive earnings revisions good sign for tech, oil sectors
RIA NEWS FEB 09, 2011
Positive earnings revisions good sign for tech, oil sectors

Turner Titan's Baggini says both industries will keep rising

RIA NEWS FEB 09, 2011
A case for investing in oil — and natural gas

While last week's rumors of an OPEC production hike trimmed crude oil by a few dollars, energy prices are likely to keep climbing for quite a while

RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2011
Turmoil in Egypt sparks bargains in Israel, fund manager says

The ongoing political unrest in Egypt created a brief investment opportunity in neighboring Israel, where the stock market on Sunday experienced its biggest drop in nearly two years.

RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2011
Holy creativity, Batman!

Maybe kids don't grow up dreaming of becoming financial superheroes, but that doesn't mean they can't start

EQUITIES FEB 02, 2011
Uri Landesman: How to hedge against Egypt risks

Investing in North American oil producers and even biotechnology companies are some of the ways to hedge the political unrest in Egypt, according to Uri Landesman, president of Platinum Partners LP, a $500 million hedge fund shop.

Absolute-return strategy absolutely working for this fund manager
ALTERNATIVES JAN 27, 2011
Absolute-return strategy absolutely working for this fund manager

Stock picker Eric Cinnamond has been generating 12% annualized returns for more than a decade. Now, he's got a new fund — and new challenges

FIXED INCOME JAN 25, 2011
Gonze: It's time to buy munis

RIA NEWS JAN 23, 2011
Gimme some credit

Don't expect small businesses to do cartwheels over the economic recovery

Will Apple's stock crumble?
RIA NEWS JAN 19, 2011
Will Apple's stock crumble?

The news that Apple CEO Steve Jobs is taking yet another medical leave of absence could trigger a massive sell-off by shareholders when the market opens on Tuesday. That, in turn, could create a great investment opportunity for advisers and their clients.

Muni bond meltdown? Why you don't have to believe the hype
FIXED INCOME JAN 19, 2011
Muni bond meltdown? Why you don't have to believe the hype

The recent wave of fear surrounding the municipal bond markets is overhyped, but the increased focus on the fiscal condition of state and local budgets is a good thing, according to Leslie Barbi, head of fixed income at RS Investments.