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. Hindenburg Omen
    Article (Mar 18, 2026)
    We look at the Hindenburg Omen, what it intends to do, why it's useful, and its historical track record.
  2. High-Low Logic Index
    Article (Mar 18, 2026)
    We look at the High-Low Logic Index, what it is, what it may predict, and its reliability.
  3. Elder Ray Index
    Article (Mar 18, 2026)
    The Elder Ray Index is designed to measure the amount of buying and selling power in a market. Learn how to use this indicator.
  4. Convexity
    Article (Mar 17, 2026)
    Convexity is a concept in finance where there are non-linearities in a potential output after adjusting an input variable.
  5. Bonus Issue
    Article (Mar 16, 2026)
    A bonus issue is common among British companies, wherein free additional shares are added to the positions of existing shareholders.

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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