Dan McEvoy
Dan is an investment writer who 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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Will frozen income tax thresholds put you in a higher tax bracket?
The freeze on income tax bands will see millions dragged into higher rates of taxation. We explain what fiscal drag is and how you can prepare
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8 gold funds to consider for exposure to the yellow metal
Gold funds are one of the best ways of adding gold to your portfolio. We highlight some of the more interesting funds for gold spot prices and gold miners
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What is a bond?
Investing in bonds is a tried and tested cornerstone of portfolio strategy, but few investors are fully aware of what bonds are and how they work
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Saba seven becomes four: what now for UK investment trusts?
Having been defeated by seven UK investment trusts’ shareholders, Saba’s new approach poses the question of what investment trusts mean to retail investors
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Can Meta's share price streak continue?
Despite big shake-ups to its Magnificent Seven colleagues, Meta’s shares have been on one of the best winning streaks in stock market history
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Big tech stocks - are the 'Magnificent 7' worth investing in?
The group of big tech stocks, including Nvidia and Tesla, have dominated the stock market for two years. But how should you approach investing in the sector in 2025?
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Edinburgh Worldwide votes and Saba shifts its investment trust strategy: live updates
Saba Capital, a New York hedge fund that requisitioned general meetings at seven UK investment trusts, changed course following six consecutive defeats before Edinburgh Worldwide vote
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January gold ETF flows surge on European demand
Europe has led a second consecutive month of positive gold ETF flows in January, as investors pour $3 billion into gold funds
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Should you buy Nvidia shares? Why price could rise this month
Nvidia’s share price has fallen as investors have been rattled by DeepSeek, but these concerns could be overblown, and may present a buying opportunity ahead of earnings
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Should you sacrifice your salary for a bigger pension?
With employers’ National Insurance set to rise, salary sacrifice is becoming an increasingly popular means of reducing tax and maximising pension contributions
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Should investors worry about investment trust discounts?
Investment trusts tend to trade at discounts to their net asset value, but the advantages that come with them mean this matters less to some investors
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BP shares gain despite worst results since pandemic on activist investor hopes
BP’s shares are on the up despite poor Q4 results, as shareholders look to activist investor Elliott Investment Management to change the oil major’s course
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Saba Capital reveals new approach for investment trusts
Following defeat in its attempt to replace the boards of seven UK investment trusts, Saba Capital is now deploying a change of strategy as it tries to return liquidity to shareholders
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Big tech earnings: Amazon beats expectations but share price falls
Amazon's shares tumbled in after-hours trading after the company revealed a worse-than-expected outlook for Q1
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5 of the best gold ETFs
News The best gold ETFs, which offer an accessible way to protect portfolios.
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Is now a good time to invest in infrastructure?
While high interest rates have been a headwind for infrastructure stocks and trusts in recent years, the picture could be improving, as the UK government unveils plans to boost infrastructure investment.
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Is now a good time to invest in silver?
Investing in silver is a riskier play compared to gold, but there are reasons to believe that it could be a good time to buy the ‘devil’s metal’
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Where to find the best UK dividends
Despite an increase in headline dividend payouts, underlying UK dividends fell in 2024, and in 2025 UK equities could yield less than government bonds
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Top sustainable funds to invest in
Times are changing for sustainable fund investors, with a new labelling scheme aimed at providing greater clarity for the environmentally-aware. We look at the top sustainable funds to invest in and put your money to good use
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Herald shareholders vote down Saba proposals
Saba Capital’s attempt to take control of seven UK investment trusts has stumbled at its first hurdle, as Herald shareholders vote down proposals
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Trump's first week: what does it mean for your money?
From the stock market impact to tariffs and inflation, what will Trump's second term mean for your money?
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Why is the petrol price rising again?
Brits are being hit by a triple-whammy of increasing oil prices, a falling pound, and new fuel mix standards that are pushing up petrol prices
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Global ETF assets surpass $15 trillion
Research from HANetf shows that assets under management in European ETFs grew 26% year-over-year, with active ETFs surging in popularity
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Best FTSE 250 dividend stocks for high yields
MoneyWeek analyses the FTSE 250 dividend stocks that could offer investors the greatest yields in 2025
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