
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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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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Why small investment trusts can make great investments
Often overlooked by larger institutions, smaller investment trusts can offer investors access to high-growth micro companies. We explore why they’re worth considering.
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UK inflation live: Inflation rose to 3.4% in December
The UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation rose by 3.4% in the 12 months to December, in part due to rising airfare and tobacco prices
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Netflix shares fall as guidance disappoints
Despite an earnings beat, shares in Netflix fell overnight as the company’s margin outlook fell short of expectations
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Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders reject Saba proposals
Today’s requisitioned general meeting of Edinburgh Worldwide shareholders has ended in another defeat for activist investor Saba Capital management
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The top stocks of 2025 - did you pick a winner?
Last year was a chaotic one for the stock market, but which stocks did investors buy the most of?
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Saba pursues more closed-ended funds
Activist investor Saba Capital Management could move against more UK closed-ended funds. Some trusts are taking pre-emptive action.
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Taiwan Semiconductor shares jump on AI outlook
TSMC, Nvidia’s key supplier, has beaten on earnings and poured cold water on talk of an AI bubble
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The top stocks in the FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 celebrated its best year since the global financial crisis in 2025 and has hit new highs early this year. Which are the top stocks that drove last year's gains?
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Gilt yields fall to lowest level since 2024
The cost of government borrowing is falling. A new bond issuing strategy could be helping bring gilt yields down.
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FTSE 100 hits new highs above 10,000
The UK stock market’s flagship index, the FTSE 100, is at record highs as investors seek out defensive positions and rotate away from the US
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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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How to invest in water - and should you?
The ultimate in liquid investments, water companies offer investors’ portfolios a range of benefits. How can you invest in water?
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Fundsmith underperforms again
Terry Smith’s actively-managed fund returned less than 1% in 2025, trailing the MSCI World Index for the fifth year in a row
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