Dan Buckley

Dan Buckley

Dan Buckley is a US-based trader, consultant, and part-time writer with a background in macroeconomics and mathematical finance.

As a writer, Buckley tries to make trading and finance concepts more accessible to a broader audience.

He tailors his content to cater to varying levels of expertise, ranging from those starting on their trading journey to experienced traders seeking deeper insights, new ideas, or looking to translate theoretical knowledge into practical, real-world applications.

Buckley has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Harvard.

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

Latest articles written by Dan

  1. Technical Analysis
    Article (Jan 17, 2025)
    Learn how to apply technical analysis to day trading and what different indicators mean. This guide introduces beginners to analyzing trading opportunities.
  2. Buy-Write Funds 
    Blog Post (Jan 17, 2025)
    Looking for high-yield investments? Buy-write funds combine stocks & options for higher-yield returns. We look at top picks.
  3. Hedge Funds Don't Beat the Market – Is This a Bad Thing?
    Blog Post (Jan 16, 2025)
    Hedge funds don't beat the market, but they shouldn't be expected to, given alpha is zero-sum and there are fees associated with doing business. Hedge funds
  4. How to Control Emotions in Day Trading
    Blog Post (Jan 11, 2025)
    Tips for controlling emotions in day trading for success. Strategies like developing a trading plan, risk management, maintaining discipline, and more.
  5. Why Is Trading So Complex?
    Blog Post (Jan 11, 2025)
    From volatile systems to human psychology, understand why trading is so complex and how to make smarter decisions in the markets.

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