Daniel Putnam

Daniel Putnam

InvestorPlace Contributor

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

Emerging-Market Bonds Are Looking Riskier By the Day

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Certain segments of the emerging bond markets have compelling long-term potential, but low yields on government and corporate debt means that investors are no longer being paid for the risks.

Use Auto Stocks to Front-Run Palladium

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The Dow Jones U.S. Auto Manufacturers Index has led moves in the ETFS Physical Palladium Shares ETF (PALL) anywhere from several days to several weeks. What are auto stocks saying about palladium right now?

Commodity Funds: Don’t Bother

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Compared with stocks, commodity funds have experienced lower returns and higher volatility, and they have not been an effective source of diversification. Investors should rethink their holdings in commodity funds.

Is Global Growth Really Back on Track?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The rotation toward cyclical stocks would indicate that the global growth outlook is improving, but that's not the case. How long can cyclicals outpace defensive stocks if global growth continues to slow?

How Long Can High-Yield Bonds Rally?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The prolonged rally in high-yield bonds has exceeded even the most bullish expectations. What needs to happen for high yield to keep climbing from here?

‘Sell in May and Go Away’: The REAL Story

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

"Sell in May and go away" makes for a catchy headline, but the long-term average returns for the May-September period are deceptive. Find out how often it really pays to sell in May.

What Declining Stock Correlations Mean for the Market

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Stocks are no longer moving in lockstep -- a major shift from the post-crisis era. Here's why that's good news for investors.

6 Stock Charts You Need to Watch in May

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Here are the stock charts to watch for trading opportunities in May, as well as a few that can provide insight into the health of the broader market.

What Materials Stocks Reveal About the Rest of the Market

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The Materials ETF (XLB) is approaching a 52-week high. Find out what the sector's next moves will reveal about market leadership and the outlook for economic growth.

It’s Time to Book Gains in Best Buy

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Best Buy is one of the market's top performers in 2013. But with over 100% gains in the books and earnings on tap next month, it's time to take profits.

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