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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. Dividend Income Investing Guide
    Article (Mar 24, 2026)
    Guide to building passive dividend income. We look at stocks with the highest dividend yield, the rate of tax on dividend income, and more.
  2. How to Build A Stock Portfolio
    Article (Mar 24, 2026)
    Learn how to build a stock portfolio step by step, including diversification and other types of important risk management.
  3. Day Trading Classes
    Article (Mar 24, 2026)
    What educational resources are available in day trading, whether that's a class, course, or brokerage resources? We take a look.
  4. Day Trading vs. Investing
    Blog Post (Mar 23, 2026)
    Day trading vs. investing. We look at the differences between day trading and investing across various categories.
  5. Psychological Biases in Trading & How to Avoid Them
    Blog Post (Mar 22, 2026)
    Pyschological biases have a big impact on our perspective and decision making. Learn why understanding bias is so important for traders.

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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