
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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Which platforms will offer crypto ETNs?
Crypto ETNs will soon once again be available to UK investors. We reveal the investment platforms planning to offer them to customers.
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The top stocks and funds to buy according to DIY investors
Precious metals like gold and silver sparkled in September, with DIY investors buying up stocks, funds and investment trusts that tap into the commodities
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What does the US government shutdown mean for gold?
As the Senate’s stalemate brings the US government to a standstill, gold prices are reaching all new heights
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Would your cash be better off in an investment trust?
With tens of billions in savings being eroded away by inflation, Brits could be better off putting their money to work in an investment trust
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How to spot a small cap stock
Picking the right small cap stock is difficult, but it can lead to outsize returns if you get them right
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Silver prices near all-time high: is it a good investment now?
The price of silver rose by more than 50% in the week to 26 September. With silver now trading at close to all-time highs, should you invest in the ‘devil’s metal’?
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The rise of the drones
Unmanned aerial systems, or drones, are regarded as central to modern and future warfare, and soaring defence spending is set to double demand.
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How will AI impact the pharma industry?
Drug discovery has been one of the greatest promises for AI for over a decade
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Should you invest in copper?
A critical metal in electronics and the energy transition, copper is often viewed as a bellwether for the global economy. How can investors gain exposure to changing copper prices?
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The top funds and investment trusts for European defence spending
With European leaders rushing to ramp up defence spending, these funds and trusts could position you to benefit from the trend
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Nvidia's shares gain on OpenAI investment
An investment into the ChatGPT maker appears to guarantee that Nvidia will continue to benefit from the AI giant’s demand for computing resource
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Gold price approaches $3,800
The price of gold has rallied in September, and analysts are now forecasting the yellow metal to surpass $4,000 next year
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Should you switch your pension fund?
Most Brits are unaware of how much their pension fund is generating for their retirement. Is it time to consider switching your pension fund provider?
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Ignore UK stocks at your peril
Don’t let the doom and gloom narrative put you off investing in UK stocks; they could be set to boom
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Bank of England’s MPC votes to keep UK interest rates unchanged
UK interest rates have been held at 4% despite a weakening economy
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Could the AI megacap bubble burst?
Will the artificial intelligence boom will continue to post market-beating growth, or has time come for the AI megacaps?
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Is now a good time to invest in gold?
Gold prices are on the rise once again, after the gold rally seemed to stall over the summer. Given these recent increases, is it still a good time to buy gold?
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Could your family be at risk of an unexpected tax bill? How to keep your loved ones in the loop
Many families are out of the loop when it comes to planning the financial aspects of both retirement and inheritance
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Klarna IPO: how did the Swedish fintech perform on debut?
Klarna’s shares made a fast start following the BNPL company’s New York debut, but momentum waned later on. Should you invest in Klarna shares?
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Oracle’s shares surge as OpenAI deal boosts outlook
Gains of 36% in a day for Oracle’s stock made co-founder Larry Ellison briefly the world’s richest man
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Is now a good time to invest in infrastructure?
Prudent infrastructure investments can capture several convergent tailwinds, while offering reliable income
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Pension fees: how to check yours for a retirement boost worth thousands
Nearly three in five UK adults are unaware of the fees they pay on their pension, despite research showing that higher fees could wipe tens of thousands of pounds off the value of your retirement fund
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Why growth investors could consider UK small caps
UK equities are unloved and undervalued, and this is especially true of small caps. Despite these low valuations, there are plenty of potential growth drivers.
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How to invest in gold
There are a number of ways you can invest in gold, from buying the yellow metal directly to investing in a gold ETF or buying gold-mining stocks. We look at the pros and cons of each strategy.
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