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 Low Can Materials Stocks Go?

If you’re looking for evidence that materials stocks remain a dangerous place to bottom-fish, look no further than the recent market action in AK Steel.

Have Airline Stocks Become Defensive?

In what might be a trend, they outperformed in May's down market. It might pay to watch this sector the next time investors hit the "off" switch on risk.

Where’s the Line in the Sand for This Selloff?

The Select Sector Energy SPDR might be the most important security to help you determine how long this market correction can continue.

Utilities: Crisis-Proof for 3 Years Running

Utilities have all the attributes that investors are looking for right now -- and there's no reason the sector can't continue to outperform.

Where to Find Opportunities in the Summer Doldrums

Take a look at which sectors have outperformed in the summer months during the past 10 years, and which have lagged. The results might surprise you.