Daniel Putnam

InvestorPlace Contributor

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

Should You Hold Gold or Dig for Miners?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 7, 2012

Mining stocks might be ready to outperform, but investors should take a closer look through history to determine the best way to play gold.

Don’t Get Caught Shorting These Stocks

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 6, 2012

If you own any of these 14 stocks, you need to be ready to take profits at the first sign of trouble. But if you're looking for something to short, look elsewhere.

Sony: Still No Reason to Buy — Yet

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 3, 2012

SNE got hit after another grim earnings report, but until the company can show a clear path to a turnaround, there's little upside to buying in low.

2 Potential Problems Facing Pipeline MLPs

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 30, 2012

Pipeline MLPs are great investments, but popularity comes at a price. Here are a couple of potential problems shareholders should monitor.

12 Energy Stock Charts to Watch

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 25, 2012

These dozen stocks are all headed toward 52-week highs, and keeping an eye on future breakouts can help you plan your next trades. Here's what to watch.