Daniel Putnam

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

The Top 6 Stock Charts to Watch in December

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The stock charts of five midcap companies and one international ETF point to lucrative trading opportunities in December.

Are You Prepared for a Stronger Dollar?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

What happens to the stock market if the U.S. dollar rallies? This question isn’t getting much press, but dollar strength could surprise the markets in 2014.

Financial Stocks: A Winning Bet for Fed Tapering

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Financial stocks have performed very well during periods of rising bond yields thus far in 2013. What does this tell us about financials' 2014 outlook?

Will This Be a December to Remember for Stocks?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The "Santa Claus Rally" has been one of the most reliable seasonal trends of the past 30 years. Will Santa Claus pay the stock market another visit in 2013?

5 Broken Momentum Stocks, 1 Easy Way to Protect Yourself

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

How can you participate in the upside of momentum stocks and still limit downside risk? This technical indicator can point the way.

How to Trade Thanksgiving Week

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Thanksgiving week brings lower trading volume for the stock market, but not lower volatility. Find out how traders can make money in the week ahead.

It’s Not Too Late to Buy Red-Hot Industrials

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Industrials have surged to market-beating gains in 2013, led by the defense, aerospace and transportation sectors, and the outperformance could continue.

12 Stock Charts to Watch Right Now

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

A look at several stock charts right now shows eight potential breakout buys, as well four stocks that could be vulnerable in coming weeks.

What Valuations Are Trying to Tell Investors Right Now

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

Based on current valuations, the defensive consumer staples, utilities and healthcare sectors remain expensive. Where can you find better opportunities?

3 Reasons to Give Tech Funds the Ol’ Heave-Ho

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor

The technology sector doesn't measure up to the broader market in terms of earnings, valuations or beta. So why invest in tech ETFs such as XLK?

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