
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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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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Japanese stocks rise on Takaichi’s snap election landslide
Japan’s new prime minister Sanae Takaichi has won a landslide victory in a snap election, prompting optimism that her pro-growth agenda will benefit Japanese stocks
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Amazon shares fall on profitability concerns
A big increase in capital spending plans compounded an earnings miss for Amazon following its Q4 results
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UK interest rates live: rates held at 3.75%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met today to decide UK interest rates, and voted to hold rates at their current level
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Silver price swings: is it a good investment?
Silver prices soared, sank then (slightly) recovered in late January and early February. Should you invest in silver?
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What is value investing?
Value investing covers a broad range of bases, but the approach hinges on identifying companies that are worth more than their price suggests.
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Gold price plummets, then stabilises: what’s going on with the price of gold?
A sharp selloff in late January and early February has changed the complexion of the gold rally. Where will gold prices go from here?
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The top stocks and funds to buy according to DIY investors
Nvidia dropped out of Interactive Investor’s top ten most-bought stocks in January for the first time in six months as investors veered away from US megacaps
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Should you add gold to your pension?
Gold price movements have been eye-catching over the past year. Should you put some gold in your pension?
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Energy, healthcare and utilities: how to tap into AI in the real economy
AI promises to add to the productivity and profitability of much of the economy beyond tech. Here’s two themes to tap into AI in the real economy.
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Can the gold price rise to $6,000?
Gold prices have made dramatic jumps early in 2026. Can gold keep rising, or is it becoming a victim of its own success?
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Is now a good time to invest in gold?
Gold prices enjoyed their best year since the 1970s in 2025, but does that make now a good time to invest in gold?
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Should you sell your US stocks?
The turbulent events of 2025 and early 2026 have dealt a blow to the concept of US exceptionalism, but the US stock market is still going strong
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What is stagflation and what can be done about it?
The UK economy is showing signs of weakness, but inflation remains stubbornly high – a dangerous combination that economists call ‘stagflation’
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