
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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Is now a good time to invest in infrastructure?
Prudent infrastructure investments can capture several convergent tailwinds, while offering reliable income
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Pension fees: how to check yours for a retirement boost worth thousands
Nearly three in five UK adults are unaware of the fees they pay on their pension, despite research showing that higher fees could wipe tens of thousands of pounds off the value of your retirement fund
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Why growth investors could consider UK small caps
UK equities are unloved and undervalued, and this is especially true of small caps. Despite these low valuations, there are plenty of potential growth drivers.
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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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Does ‘sell in May’ work?
The old investing adage says we should sell our stocks in May and sit out the summer. Does this still apply?
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Alphabet shares jump on Google Chrome decision
A US court has ruled that Google will not be forced to divest its Chrome browser, causing a boost for Alphabet’s share price
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Gilt yield surge puts Rachel Reeves under renewed pressure
Rising gilt yields mean government borrowing costs are reaching precarious levels
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Are the Magnificent Seven overvalued?
AI hype has propelled the Magnificent Seven stocks to the pinnacle of the stock market, but have their valuations become stretched?
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Trump's tariffs face court challenge in latest trade policy twist
India has been hit with a 50% tariff, while a legal challenge could unravel Trump’s tariff regime
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Nvidia results live: shares fall despite earnings beat
A miss on data centre revenue has seen Nvidia's share price fall in overnight trading following Q2 results
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Should you use crypto to boost your pension?
Cryptocurrencies are among the best-performing asset classes over the last decade, but should you use them for retirement planning?
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What is crypto?
You may well have heard of cryptocurrencies, but it’s important to understand how these risky assets work before diving in
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Risk in investing: the importance of understanding how risk shapes your returns
To maximise their chances of beating inflation over the long run, investors need to understand how risk impacts their portfolio
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Could DeepSeek boost China tech stocks?
DeepSeek appears to have been and gone as far as the stock market’s reaction is concerned, but Chinese tech companies are eagerly embracing advances in AI
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Why you should start investing early
Most investors wish they had started earlier, and data shows that starting to invest sooner yields greater results over time
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The highest-yielding investment trusts
Tips Investment trusts are a valuable vehicle for investors seeking reliable dividends. We look at which investment trusts currently offer the highest dividend yields.
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AI in finance: should you take financial advice from ChatGPT?
There are huge opportunities for AI to improve and democratise financial services, particularly financial advice. However, with Brits increasingly trusting generic AI platforms to make financial decisions for them, we investigate the risks
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5 gold ETFs for simple exposure
News The best gold ETFs, which offer an accessible way to protect portfolios.
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The top stocks in the FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 has reached new heights during 2025. Which are the top stocks driving the index’s rally?
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What would a Ukraine peace deal mean for your money?
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s summit on Friday failed to yield the breakthrough that many had hoped for, but talks continue over a possible Ukraine peace deal. What would an end to the conflict mean for your finances?
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What you need to know about investment funds
We look at the different types of investment funds and how they work
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Buy the ammo-makers: how to find value in the AI wars
Big Tech is in a battle for supremacy over artificial intelligence. It’s hard to gauge who will win. Smart investors will back those firms that will profit, whatever the outcome
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Is now a good time to invest in Europe?
European stocks are undervalued, but experts believe that defence and infrastructure spending could see renewed growth
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Dividend tax squeeze to hit record 3.7 million people – how to protect your investments
Dividend tax allowances cuts are estimated to have dragged an extra 1.3 million taxpayers into paying the levy over two years, with basic rate taxpayers disproportionately affected
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