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. Direct Listings vs. IPOs: Knowing the Difference
    Blog Post (Feb 25, 2026)
    More tech startups are opting for direct listings instead of an initial public offering (IPO) when going public. We look at the pros and cons.
  2. How to Improve Risk-Adjusted Returns
    Blog Post (Feb 25, 2026)
    How can you get more return for each unit of risk you take on? We look at risk-adjusted returns and the relationship between return and risk.
  3. Building a Balanced Portfolio with VRP Overlay
    Blog Post (Feb 25, 2026)
    Learn how to build a balanced portfolio with VRP overlay. When is this strategy suitable, and what are the challenges?
  4. Building a Balanced Portfolio with Options
    Blog Post (Feb 25, 2026)
    Options enable you to have the big upside without an unacceptable downside. Learn how to build a balanced strategy using options.
  5. The Technology War: Impact on Markets & US-China Relations
    Blog Post (Feb 25, 2026)
    The technology war is a particularly serious conflict within the scope of tense US-China relations. Learn more here.

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