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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. Day Trading Coach
    Blog Post (Mar 11, 2026)
    Is a day trading coach useful? We look at the ins and outs that go into a day trading coach and alternatives.
  2. Pink Sheets
    Blog Post (Mar 10, 2026)
    Pink sheets are a service provided by the OTCBB, providing quotes for stocks not listed on a major U.S. stock exchange.
  3. What Are the Long-Term Returns of Asset Classes?
    Blog Post (Mar 10, 2026)
    The long-term returns of different asset classes vary, but over time, exchange-traded stocks have outperformed bonds and cash.
  4. Reconciling the Gross Debt vs. Net Debt Approach to Valuation
    Blog Post (Mar 10, 2026)
    Reconciling the gross debt vs. net debt approach to valuation. Learn why this is important for traders and investors.
  5. Professional Traders vs. Retail Traders - The Key Differences
    Blog Post (Mar 7, 2026)
    We look at the key differences between professional and retail traders in terms of knowledge, technology, support, risk management, and more.

Latest articles edited by Dan

  1. Forex Trading in the US
    Article (Mar 11, 2026)
    Use our beginner's guide to forex trading in the US to navigate rules from the NFA and CFTC, taxes from the IRS, and USD currency pairs.
  2. CFD Trading In The USA
    Article (Mar 11, 2026)
    CFD trading in the USA is restricted. Find out what the law says, why US brokers do not offer CFDs, and what alternatives traders can use.
  3. Day Trading in the US
    Article (Mar 11, 2026)
    Get the lowdown on day trading in the US. Navigate regulations from the SEC and FINRA, understand taxes, and explore an example trade.
  4. Account Types In The US
    Article (Mar 11, 2026)
    From pattern trading to 401k and Reg T, US traders have many account types to figure out. How to pick the best account for you? Find out.
  5. Trading Taxes in the US
    Article (Mar 11, 2026)
    Learn the key tax rules for trading in the US, including reporting requirements and common implications for active traders. Stay compliant.

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