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

History Suggests We Haven’t Seen the Low

History shows that a "V" recovery pattern isn't that common. We'll likely see this "letter" instead.

Dividend-Yield Seekers Need to Look Abroad

This emerging-markets fund offers a chance at higher overall returns with lower risk.

Gather Your Courage and Explore High-Yield Bonds Again

The market's downturn has left behind an opportunity for adventurous investors to consider jumping into high-yield bonds.

It’s Time to Choose Stocks Over Treasurys

The S&P 500's dividend yield has topped the 10-year note.

Draw up Your Game Plan for the Rest of 2011

Investors looking to weather this volatile market need to focus first on survival, then get ready for the counterattack.

Sort Through the Wreckage of a 500-point Down Day

Thursday's Dow plunge included a major overselling, providing investors with a prime opportunity to cash in on a trading bounce.

3 Emerging Industrials Sector Opportunities

Stocks with a mixture of sharp declines and reasonable valuations are the way to navigate the industrials sector.

4 Reasons to Sell a Debt Deal Rally

Enjoy any post-debt deal bounce while it lasts, but don’t get caught up in the moment. Any move higher has doubtful staying power.

Industrials Heralding a Negative Message

Industrial stocks are showing several signs of weakness -- an ominous omen for the broader market.

It’s Time We Find Out What Netflix Is Worth

Netflix, after lowering third-quarter revenue estimates, looks less and less like a long-term growth stock, but it could be worth a shot in the short term.