
Dan McEvoy
Dan is a financial journalist who, prior to joining MoneyWeek, spent five years writing for OPTO, an investment magazine focused on growth and technology stocks, ETFs and thematic investing.
Before becoming a writer, Dan spent six years working in talent acquisition in the tech sector, including for credit scoring start-up ClearScore where he first developed an interest in personal finance.
Dan studied Social Anthropology and Management at Sidney Sussex College and the Judge Business School, Cambridge University. Outside finance, he also enjoys travel writing, and has edited two published travel books.
Latest articles by Dan McEvoy
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How to profit from higher oil prices
Tips The escalation of conflict in the Middle East sent the oil price soaring. Which investments could rise during periods of rising oil prices?
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What is an index fund?
Glossary We outline everything you need to know about index funds, from what they are and how to buy them, to the things to consider before you do so
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Edinburgh Worldwide seeks end to Saba saga by offering shareholders cash exit and SpaceX upside
Edinburgh Worldwide’s board is offering shareholders a cash exit as well as uplift from SpaceX’s anticipated IPO, following Saba Capital's activism.
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Could defence stocks protect your portfolio from market disruption?
Defence stocks are seeing heightened investor interest as the Middle East conflict intensifies
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Saba launches investment trust ETF
Activist investor Saba Capital Management has launched an exchange-traded fund that offers exposure to discounted UK investment trusts
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Investment platform competition heats up – what it means for your fees
As competition in the retail investment platform market increases, many services are reducing their fees to entice more customers and keep up with their rivals. How can you benefit?
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The top stocks and funds to buy according to DIY investors
UK banks, value funds, and precious metals were all in demand by DIY investors during February. Which were the top stocks, funds and investment trusts bought during the month?
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Stock market circuit breaker: Why did Korean shares pause trading?
The fallout from the conflict in the Middle East hit the Korean stock market on 4 March, with shares forced to temporarily stop trading. What is a stock market circuit breaker, and why did the KOSPI trigger one?
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Why do experts think emerging markets will outperform?
Emerging markets were one of the top-performing themes of 2025, but they could have further to run as global investors diversify
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What do rising oil prices mean for you?
As conflict in the Middle East sparks an increase in the price of oil, will you see petrol and energy bills go up?
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Gold price climbs as Iran conflict escalates
The price of gold has returned to close to all-time highs following the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East
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Low-cost index funds for simple investing
Tips Index funds are an easy, low-cost way for investors to invest in a sector or asset class. Here’s a selection of the cheapest passive tracker funds on the market right now.
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Nvidia results: Nvidia’s earnings nearly double as AI chip giant beats expectations again
Nvidia’s Q4 2026 results showed a 73% increase in quarterly revenue, with forward guidance implying accelerating growth next quarter
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AI disruption: does the software selloff create contrarian buying opportunities?
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances prompt a software stock market selloff, we ask which stocks could withstand the disruption and where you should consider putting your money to profit
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What is physical AI, and how can you invest in it?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly taking physical form and could completely transform how we live. How can investors gain exposure?
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What does the latest tariff turmoil mean for markets?
The legal underpinning for Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff regime was rejected by the US Supreme Court last week, but the president has unleashed fresh turmoil on the markets. What does it mean for investors?
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Cash ISA vs stocks and shares ISA: which is better for your money?
The debate over low-risk cash ISAs versus higher-returning stocks and shares ISAs overlooks the fact that both have an important role for different goals
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Can US small caps survive the software selloff?
US stocks have made their worst start to a year since 1995 relative to a global benchmark. But experts think some sectors of the market are still worth buying.
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Should you buy an active ETF?
ETFs are often mischaracterised as passive products, but they can be a convenient way to add active management to your portfolio
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UK inflation fell to 3.0% in January
After rising in December 2025, UK inflation resumed its downward trajectory in January 2026
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Could Chinese investments race ahead in the Year of the Horse?
As the Year of the Horse begins, we highlight the trends and sectors that could make great Chinese investments for the coming Lunar year
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Can mining stocks deliver golden gains?
With gold and silver prices having outperformed the stock markets last year, mining stocks can be an effective, if volatile, means of gaining exposure
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Saba recommends share tender offer if its Edinburgh Worldwide bid is successful
The US-based activist investor looks set to offer Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders a chance to sell their shares at close to NAV if they vote through its proposals for the investment trust’s board
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What is an ETF? Everything you need to know about exchange-traded funds
There are all sorts of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that can provide investors with a wide range of investment solutions. We explain what ETFs are and how they work.
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