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 Myth of Small Caps’ Long-Term Outperformance

Small-caps' performance advantage dissipates if large-cap returns are measured by an equal-weighted index.

5 Reasons to Give Bonds Another Chance

The bond market has taken it on the chin this summer, but at this stage, bonds might offer a compelling buy for investors and traders alike.

Will Rising Bond Yields Derail the Rally in Gold?

Gold has weathered the spike in bond yields very well so far in August, but how long can it buck the headwind of rising real interest rates?

The Massive Repercussions of Rising Treasury Yields

The sharp rise in Treasury yields has led to massive disruptions in the stock market, blurring the lines between rate sensitivity and more sustainable, fundamental trends.

The Best Technology ETFs Aren’t the Most Obvious Ones

Many investors who want technology exposure choose XLK, VGT or even QQQ as their primary ETF, but two smaller technology ETFs may represent better options.