
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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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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Tariffs latest: Trump turmoil is back
Trump’s latest tariff threats have pushed global markets back into social media-driven jitters
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Is now a good time to invest in Japan?
Japan is set to appoint its first ever female prime minister this week. Is now a good time to invest in Japanese stocks and investment trusts?
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Stock market selloff: should you buy the dip?
US tech stocks and cryptocurrencies were hit hard by a stock market selloff as tariff-driven trade tensions return
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Review: The Grill at the Dorchester
The Grill at the Dorchester has a new, easy-going atmosphere, but the food is serious: from punchy beef wellington to grown-up tarte tatin, says Dan McEvoy
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Silver sets new all-time high: is it a good investment now?
Silver prices have risen 30% over the past month to set a new all-time high, but should you invest in ‘the devil’s metal’?
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Could the AI megacap bubble burst?
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon and the Bank of England are the latest voices to warn that the stock market is saturated with AI megacaps, and the bubble is at risk of bursting
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Review: The Hut, Colwell Bay – a seafood lunch with a holiday feel
Travel Getting to The Hut in Colwell Bay on the Isle of Wight is almost as rewarding as actually eating there
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HMRC confirms crypto ETN ISA rules
With crypto ETNs now technically available for UK retail investors, HMRC has confirmed they can be held in an ISA – but there’s a complication
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Gold price passes $4,000
The price of gold has set a new all-time high, passing $4,000 per ounce for the first time in its long history
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Which platforms will offer crypto ETNs?
A longstanding ban on the sale of crypto ETNs to UK retail investors lifts on 8 October. We outline which investment platforms intend to offer them to customers.
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Is Nvidia overvalued?
Nvidia is the world’s largest company and the first ever to be worth over $4 trillion. But despite being the undisputed leader in artificial intelligence, can it justify this valuation?
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Should you invest in Tesla?
Tesla shares have staged a resurgence over recent weeks. Is now a good time to buy Tesla stock?
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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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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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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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