Mark Putrino

Mark Putrino

CMT

Mark has extensive experience in the institutional investment management industry. He was the Head of Trading at three different investment advisors and hedge funds. His experience also includes trading directly for two of the best money managers in the history of the industry, Mario Gabelli and Steven A. Cohen.

Mark is a member of the Market Technicians Association and has held the Chartered Market’s Technician Certification (CMT) since 2002. He earned a Masters Degree in Finance at New York University, and a Bachelors in Economics at the University of Connecticut.

He is an avid (but not very good) golfer and a former professional classical guitar player. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, twin daughters, dog, and three guinea pigs.

Recent Articles

If You Follow Amazon Stock, You Should Read This

By Mark Putrino, CMT

Markets form tops and go lower because they have run out of buyers. With the sentiment in Amazon stock, that danger could be looming.

5 Stocks to Buy Based on Insider Purchasing

By Mark Putrino, CMT

When you're looking for promising stocks to buy, paying attention to insider buying can help identify undervalued stocks. Here are five stocks worth noting.

7 Marijuana Stocks That Are Bleeding Cash

By Mark Putrino, CMT

You may find it surprising, but the post office, the Atlanta Hawks and these marijuana stocks all have something in common -- losing money.

Unlike Most Cannabis Stocks, This One Actually Makes Money

By Mark Putrino, CMT

Most cannabis stocks lose money, but this one is actually profitable. But does that mean you should buy it?

Analyzing the VIX Is a Useless Waste of Time

By Mark Putrino, CMT

Many analysts and journalists routinely talk about the VIX index, but few have any idea of what exactly it is that they are talking about.

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