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. 'Hot Assets' - How to Avoid Falling for the 'Current Big Thing'
    Blog Post (Feb 23, 2026)
    In markets, there is commonly the “hot thing” going around. Learn how to exploit trends while avoiding the pitfalls.
  2. Ratio Spreads
    Blog Post (Feb 23, 2026)
    Ratio spreads are a type of advanced options strategies. Learn how to profit from precise market moves while limiting downside exposure.
  3. What’s the Difference Between a Recession and a Depression?
    Blog Post (Feb 23, 2026)
    What’s the difference between a recession and a depression? We look at differences and similiarities, and how both are connected.
  4. Social Conflict, Revolutions, The Media, Populism, and Markets
    Blog Post (Feb 23, 2026)
    In US cities and other parts of the world, protests, riots, and social conflict have broken out over the death of George Floyd.
  5. Why Does the US Dollar Rise in a Recession?
    Blog Post (Feb 23, 2026)
    In a recession, the US dollar typically rises. But why? We look at the underlying factors, and why they are important for traders/investors.

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