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

Sectors to Avoid in 2012: Tobacco

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Tobacco stocks were among the most impressive of 2011, but don't expect them to be a sure thing in 2012.

Transocean’s Tide May Finally Be Rising

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Transocean got some needed good news this week, including an upgraded recommendation. But, here's what it still has to prove to shareholders.

Two Possible Signals From the VIX

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The recend drop below 30 may be bearish for now -- but bullish for 2012 if it can stay there on the next market break.

It Might Be Time to Flip the Switch on Utilities

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The utility sector's outperformance of the S&P 500 this year actually portends a possibly massive downtrend.

Before Buying Gold Stocks, Investors Should Remember the Big Picture

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Many pundits are calling for a coming outperformance by gold stocks, but it might pay to look elsewhere in the commodity stock sector.

What to Watch for in Agriculture Investing

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Fertilizer stocks have been hit hard lately. That could change, especially if upbeat farm forecasts from the likes of Deere pan out.

Frontline: 3 Lessons From a Troubled Tanker Company

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Frontline's stock collapse Tuesday should be a stern reminder to investors about doing their due diligence.

How You Should Play a Refining Relief Rally

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Refining stocks have been taken to the woodshed over the past week -- but a few of these are oversold and could rocket on changes in oil spreads.

What If the ECB Starts Printing Money?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

A resulting flood of liquidity would be rocket fuel for markets -- and you need to be ready.

Tech Sector Nearing a Breakout Point

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

If December brings the usual market gains, look for the tech sector to nudge past its resistance point and break out into a rally.

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