Dan Buckley

Dan Buckley

Dan Buckley is a US-based trader, consultant, and part-time writer with a background in macroeconomics and mathematical finance.

As a writer, Buckley tries to make trading and finance concepts more accessible to a broader audience.

He tailors his content to cater to varying levels of expertise, ranging from those starting on their trading journey to experienced traders seeking deeper insights, new ideas, or looking to translate theoretical knowledge into practical, real-world applications.

Buckley has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Harvard.

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

Latest articles written by Dan

  1. Reinforcement Learning Implementation Strategies
    Blog Post (May 20, 2025)
    Learn how to build smarter RL trading agents. Reward design, data training, and risk controls – applied strategies that actually work in real markets.
  2. Professional Traders vs. Retail: Exploiting Order Flow and Non-Economic Trades
    Blog Post (May 17, 2025)
    What techniques and strategies do professional traders use against retail traders? We take a look inside.
  3. Total Return Swaps
    Blog Post (May 12, 2025)
    Exposure to bonds, loans, or equities without owning them. Learn how Total Return Swaps work, why they're used, and the key risks to understand.
  4. Why It’s (Usually) A Bad Idea to Copy Your Favorite Traders
    Blog Post (May 12, 2025)
    Copying pro traders looks easy. But hidden risks, mismatched goals, and unseen complexity make it a costly mistake for most traders. Here's why.
  5. What Makes a Currency Overvalued or Undervalued?
    Blog Post (May 12, 2025)
    Why do some currencies stay strong while others collapse? Discover the drivers behind overvaluation, undervaluation, and what traders watch for.

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