Daniel Putnam

Daniel Putnam

Daniel Putnam is a professional financial writer with 18 years of experience writing articles about the financial markets, investment ideas, and personal finance.

Daniel holds a Master’s of Business Administration from Boston College and has traded stocks and options successfully for more than 20 years. Daniel lives in the Boston area with his wife and two children.

Recent Articles

Gold Stocks Are Up 35%. Now What?

Gold stocks have surged from their December low, benefitting ETFs such as GDX. With strong gains already in the books, can the rally in miners continue?

Is the Bill Gross & Mohamed El-Erian Spat a Reason to Avoid Pimco Funds?

The financial press has gobbled up news of the split between Pimco's Bill Gross and Mohamed El-Erian. Is this turmoil a reason to avoid Pimco funds?

5 Blue-Chip Stocks to Avoid

These five blue-chip stocks are down, sure ... but the lack of any meaningful upside potential means there's no reason to buy at current prices.

Is It Too Late to Buy the Rally in Small Caps?

Small cap stocks have delivered stellar returns in 2014, but the rally may be getting overextended. Is there any opportunity left for small caps?

How to Profit From Insider Buying

Stocks with insider buying outperform the broader market over time, but how can investors put this information to work in their own portfolios?