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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. Why and How All Currencies Devalue and Die
    Blog Post (Feb 24, 2026)
    We look at why currencies devalue and die, their inherent impermanence, economic factors at play, and the cycle of devaluation.
  2. How to Measure Risk in Financial Markets (VaR, Standard Deviation, and More)
    Blog Post (Feb 24, 2026)
    Learn how to measure risk in finance, e.g. standard dev., VaR, CVaR, expected shortfall, beta, and the Sharpe, Sortino, and Treynor ratios.
  3. How to Design a Portfolio
    Blog Post (Feb 24, 2026)
    We look at what it takes to design a portfolio and the overall considerations that go into it. Learn the basics of portfolio design.
  4. Collateral Requirement Management in Trading
    Blog Post (Feb 24, 2026)
    We look at the concept of collateral management, types of collateral, and how it works in various trading contexts. Find out more here.
  5. Collar Options Trading Strategy
    Blog Post (Feb 24, 2026)
    Secure your trades with the collar options trading strategy. Learn how to balance risk and reward effectively.

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