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. Vulture Fund
    Blog Post (Feb 20, 2026)
    We look at how a vulture fund makes money, their role in sovereign debt markets, and how these types of operate and their goals.
  2. Mezzanine Debt
    Blog Post (Feb 20, 2026)
    We look at mezzanine debt, its pros and cons, and its use in private equity, M&A, and real estate. Comparisons with other forms of financing.
  3. Macaulay Duration vs. Modified Duration vs. Effective Duration
    Blog Post (Feb 20, 2026)
    We look at Macaulay Duration, Modified Duration, Effective Duration, their interpretations, how they compare, and when to use each.
  4. Investing in Private Assets - 5 Requirements
    Blog Post (Feb 20, 2026)
    Private assets can diversify portfolios and achieve higher returns, but comes with additional risks. Learn more here.
  5. Passive vs. Active Management (Strategic vs. Tactical Allocation)
    Blog Post (Feb 20, 2026)
    Explore passive vs. active management, tactical allocation challenges, and the importance of diversification & rebalancing.

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