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

The Gruesome Truth About Actively Managed Mutual Funds

The data confirm an ugly truth about mutual funds: There's no reason for self-directed investors to own actively managed funds over index funds.

Gold Mining Stocks – 3 Reasons the Worst is Over

Gold stocks have been the market's worst performing sector in the past year, but it may finally be safe to buy miners again. Here are three reasons why.

4 Reasons Why It’s Safe to Buy Bonds Again

With concerns about tapering and the debt ceiling now in the rear-view mirror, there's little standing in the way of the bond market.

Wall Street’s Focus Will Return to Earnings

Stocks are fairly valued if 2014 earnings estimates hold up, but any slippage in global growth could leave this market looking expensive.

Is There EVER a Good Time to Buy an Inverse ETF?

Inverse ETFs are tough to trade, but a disciplined approach can help investors overcome the odds and profit over time.