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

How Long Can Stocks Yield More Than Bonds?

The Fed is on the verge of announcing an extension of its low-rate policy through mid-2015, which should provide continued support for high-dividend stocks.

Is the S&P 500 About to Double-Top Out?

The S&P 500's chart appears to be forming a double top. While many will see this as a negative sign, history shows it might in fact signal future gains.

Are Small Caps Vulnerable to the Fiscal Cliff?

Small caps have outperformed in August, but the oncoming fiscal cliff could stop the rally in its tracks.

How Is Apple Affecting Your Funds?

Apple's $635 billion market cap is making waves -- not just with AAPL shareholders, but with those invested in a number of major sector funds, as well.

Will the iPhone 5 Release Spark Profit-Taking in Apple?

If history is any indication, the release of Apple's iPhone 5 won't be a "sell the news" event for the stock.