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

Intrade: A Beacon of Clarity in a Messy Election

The financial markets seem surprised by Obama's victory, but Intrade bettors certainly weren't. Polls and media coverage can mislead -- money talks.

Once-Popular Brazil Now a Contrarian Play

Stocks in Brazil have trailed the rest of the emerging markets by a huge margin during the past year. Does that spell opportunity in EWZ?

Could Munis Really Lose Tax-Exempt Status?

The U.S. government's debt problems have raised the odds that municipal bonds could lose their tax-exempt status. How serious is the threat?

The 12 Most Interesting Charts for November

Technical analysis is a valuable tool for traders -- here's what the charts are whispering as we get ready to enter November.

The One Chart Investors in Steel, Coal and Aluminum Stocks MUST See

What's the next move for steel, coal and aluminum? Of all the places to look, the 10-year Treasury note might surprisingly provide a clue.