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Dan Buckley

Dan Buckley

Dan Buckley is a US-based investor and analyst with over 60,000 hours spent personally 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.

Outside of work, Dan enjoys staying active and watching and following various sports, including baseball, football, and F1. Dan is also interested in strategy games, particularly poker and chess – enjoying the planning, problem-solving, and healthy competition.

Dan’s expert insights for DayTrading.com and views on the financial markets have been cited in numerous financial outlets, including:

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

Latest articles written by Dan

  1. Market Timing: A Risky Gamble or a Calculated Strategy?
    Blog Post (Jun 6, 2026)
    Learn the concept of market timing vs. time in market, and the general pros and cons to market timing as a trading strategy.
  2. S&P 500
    Stock Exchange (Jun 5, 2026)
    List of the best S&P 500 brokers and platforms. Find out the background of the index, top stocks, trading hours, and how to start trading.
  3. Global Macro
    Blog Post (Jun 4, 2026)
    We cover types of global macro, global macro research, global macro trading vs. investing, macro hedge funds, and more.
  4. Direct Market Access (DMA)
    Article (Jun 3, 2026)
    We look at Direct Market Access (DMA), key features, benefits, how to get it, minimum capital requirements, and more.
  5. The Discounted Future: Backing Out What Markets Think
    Blog Post (Jun 2, 2026)
    Financial markets represent the discounted future, but how do we determine the discounted future? Learn more here.

Latest articles edited by Dan

  1. Day Trading in the US
    Article (Jun 4, 2026)
    Get the lowdown on day trading in the US. Navigate regulations from the SEC and FINRA, understand taxes, and explore an example trade.
  2. After Hours Trading
    Article (May 20, 2026)
    Find out how to start after hours trading on leading stocks and assets. See our guide to after hours trading, from key times to brokers.
  3. Alternatives To Cryptocurrency Trading
    Article (May 20, 2026)
    Find the best alternatives to trading cryptocurrency. The limitations of crypto exposed and suitable alternatives for traders.
  4. 24-Hour Trading
    Article (May 3, 2026)
    Learn how 24-hour trading works, which markets stay open around the clock and the risks, strategies, and tips beginners need to start.
  5. Alternatives To Bitcoin
    Article (Apr 1, 2026)
    The top alternatives to trading Bitcoin, from green altcoins to meme stocks. The best Bitcoin alternatives reviewed, with risks explained.

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