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.
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Everything you need to know about Anthropic’s IPOThe Claude developer’s IPO could rival even SpaceX’s record-breaking public debut. When might Anthropic’s IPO take place, and how can you gain exposure?
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Low-cost index funds for simple investingTips 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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What do rising bond yields mean for you?Bond yields are rising globally, and there are a lot of potential impacts on your money. Is now a good time to buy bonds?
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How to invest in your 70sCapital preservation is an important investment consideration later in life, but can you achieve this without abandoning growth?
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The top stocks DIY investors bought in August. Are they taking more risk?AI and digital asset plays were among the most-bought stocks last month, alongside global tracker funds.
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AI and space: two themes increasingly connected for investorsInvestors have greater access to the space industry than ever before, and it is becoming increasingly linked to the AI boom.
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Four gold ETFs for simple exposureNews Gold ETFs offer an accessible way to protect portfolios during periods of market turbulence. Here are four gold ETFs to consider buying.
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The case for investing in small capsDespite a challenging macroeconomic environment, small caps have been resilient this year and can offer value and diversification.
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Nvidia’s results beat expectations againShares in Nvidia rose by more than 7% overnight following another set of blockbuster results from the world’s leading designer of AI hardware.
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What is crypto?Cryptocurrencies attract a lot of attention, but what are they, how do they work, and should you buy them?
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Is value investing over?The rise of passive indices and the tech boom have left value investors struggling to keep up – but does that mean value investing is no longer relevant?
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Why did the gold price rise?The US government’s intervention in the bond market may have put the gold price rally back on course.
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The investment opportunities in IndiaIndia is the world’s largest country by population, and one of its fastest-growing economies. This creates opportunities for investors – but are the advantages already priced in?
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What is momentum investing?Some investors might follow a momentum investing strategy without thinking about it, but executing it consistently can be risky and time-consuming.
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What you need to know about investment fundsInvestment funds are the cornerstone of savvy investing, but there are several types available and it’s important to know the pros and cons of each.
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Is now a good time to invest in gold?Gold still holds appeal for investors, even after its role as a defensive asset has been tested this year.
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Are investment trusts falling out of favour?Investors appear to be abandoning investment trusts in favour of ‘simpler’ and often cheaper alternatives.
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Are ‘boring’ sectors back?Volatility is desirable for many investors, but there’s still a lot to be said for picking up well-valued companies alongside growth stocks.
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Why did AI infrastructure partnership push Nvidia’s shares down?Nvidia remains the world’s largest company by market capitalisation but its stock has been volatile ahead of its latest move to shore up AI infrastructure spending.
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Which ETFs are attracting the most investment?Despite rising market volatility, equity ETFs continued to be popular picks with investors last month. Which ETFs and sectors saw the biggest inflows?
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Fund flows soared in June but investors remain cautiousNorth American funds ended the first half of the year with positive flows despite investor indecision.
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SpaceX share price crashes back to earth following resultsDespite beating revenue expectations, SpaceX stock fell heavily following its Q2 results, and there could be further selling on the way this week.
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Copper price hits new highs. Should you invest?The threat of renewed tariffs and supply crunches, alongside rising demand, is causing a renewed surge in copper prices.
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Is active management still relevant?Fresh research finds most active funds continue to underperform their average passive counterparts. Which approach works best for you?
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