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 (Risky) Case for Betting on Intel

Its problems cannot be minimized, and the stock is priced for nothing good ahead. Still, a good trade is possible with earnings coming up soon.

Buying Bond Funds? It’s the Arithmetic, Stupid

While most bond market segments have delivered outstanding gains in the past year, it will be almost impossible for bonds to repeat that feat in the year ahead.

Fear or Greed? Cyclical Sectors Will Tell

Energy, materials, industrials and financials are sitting close to key technical levels. Their next move may be crucial.

Don’t Fear the Inflation Bugaboo Just Yet

The latest round of quantitative easing has stoked inflation fears, but neither of the two key signs points to higher prices anytime soon.

Gold: The All-Weather Investment for the Next 3 Years

Whether or not quantitative easing works, gold could shine. Here's why it's so attractive relative to other asset classes.