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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. Dividend Income Investing Guide
    Article (Apr 20, 2026)
    Guide to building passive dividend income. We look at stocks with the highest dividend yield, the rate of tax on dividend income, and more.
  2. Bid-offer spread
    Article (Apr 20, 2026)
    Learn about the bid-offer spread, also known as the bid-ask spread, and why it is so important for traders.
  3. Detrended Price Oscillator
    Article (Apr 20, 2026)
    The detrended price oscillator seeks to eliminate short-term price trends in order to estimate the long-term price movement in an asset.
  4. Mass Index
    Article (Apr 20, 2026)
    The Mass Index studies the difference between high and low prices in a security over time. It is considered a study on volatility.
  5. Donchian Channels
    Article (Apr 20, 2026)
    Donchian channels is an indicator used to assess the volatility of a market. Learn how it works and how you can you use it when trading.

Latest articles edited by Dan

  1. Alternatives To Cryptocurrency Trading
    Article (Apr 20, 2026)
    Find the best alternatives to trading cryptocurrency. The limitations of crypto exposed and suitable alternatives for traders.
  2. Alternatives To Bitcoin
    Article (Apr 1, 2026)
    The top alternatives to trading Bitcoin, from green altcoins to meme stocks. The best Bitcoin alternatives reviewed, with risks explained.
  3. After Hours Trading
    Article (Apr 1, 2026)
    Find out how to start after hours trading on leading stocks and assets. See our guide to after hours trading, from key times to brokers.
  4. 24-Hour Trading
    Article (Apr 1, 2026)
    Learn how 24-hour trading works, which markets stay open around the clock and the risks, strategies, and tips beginners need to start.
  5. 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.

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