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

Wait on Sliding Gold and Gold Stocks

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

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

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?

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

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.