Dan Buckley

Dan Buckley

Dan Buckley is a US-based investor and analyst with over 60,000 hours spent trading. He holds a degree in economics from Harvard University and has a background in mathematical finance.

Dan is currently the Chief Analyst at DayTrading.com. He oversees market research and delivers in-depth analysis on trading strategies, asset class dynamics, and macroeconomic trends.

His coverage spans equities, forex, commodities, derivatives, and fixed income – giving him a well-rounded, practical view of how markets behave and why.

Dan’s expert insights for DayTrading.com have been cited on numerous respected financial outlets, including the Nasdaq, Yahoo Finance, GOBanking Rates, AOL, and Chedder.

You can reach Dan Buckley on dan.buckley@daytrading.com.

Latest articles written by Dan

  1. Market Data Required for Day Trading
    Blog Post (Dec 1, 2025)
    We look at the various forms of market data required for day trading. We dig into various categories to show what's essential to have.
  2. Trading Gurus: Skill, Luck, or Neither?
    Blog Post (Nov 30, 2025)
    Are trading gurus really skilled, lucky, or are they really just sales people in a totally different business model? We take a look.
  3. Gold vs. Stocks
    Blog Post (Nov 29, 2025)
    Gold vs. stocks: How do they compare? How should you include or combine them in a portfolio? We take a look.
  4. Do TIPS & Inflation-Linked Bonds Increase Risk-Adjusted Returns?
    Blog Post (Nov 25, 2025)
    Do TIPS and inflation-linked bonds improve risk-adjusted returns when included as a piece of a portfolio? We look at the evidence.
  5. Moving Averages
    Article (Nov 24, 2025)
    Moving Averages. The most common indicator in technical analysis. From simple moving average (SMA) to exponential moving average (EMA). Read how to use them

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