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

Buying Intel? Hold Your Horses

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 23, 2012

While Intel is a solid company riding plenty of positivity, a few indicators point toward patience as the best course of action right now.

Watch Sector ETFs to Gauge an S&P Charge

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 19, 2012

Investors paying attention to these three sector funds could get an early jump on a potential S&P 500 attack on 2011 highs.

Why Are So Many 2011 Losers Rallying Now?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 18, 2012

Caveat emptor: This trend is mostly a New Year's reallocation by institutional and hedge fund managers -- which could turn on a dime. Be ready to bail fast.

Give Home Depot, Lowe’s Some Space

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 13, 2012

Both home improvement retailers are a bit overbought, and while a crash isn't necessarily in the cards, underlying fundamental economic trends need to catch up.

10-Year Cyclicals Revealed in Treasuries?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 12, 2012

To follow aluminum, coal, steel and nonferrous metals, just watch the 10-year Treasury -- it has been tracking these sectors tightly over the past year.