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

Wait on Sliding Gold and Gold Stocks

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Both gold bullion and mining stocks have been hit hard so far in 2013, but the charts are showing that more downside is on the way.

High-Yield Bonds: Safer Than Stocks Right Now, but Not Better

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

High-yield bonds might have less risk than stocks, but their upside potential is much lower. Which asset class is the better option for your next investment dollar?

Buying Netflix Here Is Nuts … But So Is Shorting it

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The only trading idea worse than buying Netflix is trying to bet against it. For now, the best bet with NFLX is to stay on the sidelines.

Can the Yen-Hedging Japan ETF Keep Obliterating EWJ?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

A plunge in the yen has helped WisdomTree's Hedged Japan Equity ETF outperform non-hedged funds by a huge margin since October. How long can DXJ's winning streak continue?

Mutual Fund Managers Are Channeling Peter Lynch; You Should, Too

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Mutual fund managers don't just buy companies based on earnings or valuations. Many other factors come into play -- including one that carries a lesson for individual investors.

The Case Against QQQ

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

QQQ is still a titan of the ETF world, but whether you’re looking for broad market exposure, high beta, or a tech play, chances are there are better options than QQQ.

Time to Hop Off Transportation Stocks

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

This sector jumped 20% in less than three months amid growing optimism about the economy. That run-up is about over.

The Most Interesting Stock Charts for February

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The energy and apparel retail sectors could hold some sweet buying opportunities, but the charts are flashing a danger sign for gold stocks.

Why I Bought Puts on Hewlett-Packard

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Hewlett-Packard has surged since November, but the stock looks set to underperform no matter which direction the market goes from here. Find out how to trade the next downleg in HPQ.

5 Unsung Trading Rules to Live By

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

There are many more ways to fail at trading than there are to succeed, but avoiding these five common mistakes will give you a leg up.

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