
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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The top stocks in the FTSE 100
After a year of strong returns for the UK’s flagship index, which FTSE 100 stocks have posted the best performance so far in 2025?
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ISA investments by age: should I invest more in my stocks and shares ISA?
Stocks and shares ISAs are a great way to grow long-term wealth, but are they overlooked compared to cash savings? We look at the average ISA investment by age and if you should have more.
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Is now a good time to invest in silver?
Investing in silver can be riskier compared to gold, but with global uncertainty on the rise now could be a good time to buy the ‘devil’s metal’
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Is now a good time to invest in gold?
In the current market conditions, is gold a good investment? We explore the reasons why now might be a good time to put some money into gold
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How to pick a Sipp
Features Self-invested personal pensions (Sipps) let you manage your pension plan, but charges vary greatly between providers. We explain how you can keep your costs low.
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Is the AI boom another dotcom bubble?
25 years on from the dotcom bubble bursting, is it time for investors to consider the sustainability of the AI boom in the stock market?
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Can European stock markets continue their rally?
With European stock markets on the rise as US stocks fall, is now the time to invest in European shares?
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Low-cost index funds for simple investing
Tips 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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Is now a good time to invest in VCTs?
Venture capital trusts have turned 30 years old. While VCTs are volatile, could now be the right time to invest?
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Nvidia earnings live: AI semiconductor giant beats forecasts
Nvidia’s earnings report caps off a Magnificent 7 earnings season that has seen some big tech stocks suffer in the light of DeepSeek’s emergence
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Where to invest for 2025
Two months into 2025, you might still be wondering where to invest your money this year. We’ve asked the experts where they think investors should position their portfolios
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Could a fintech flurry revive London’s IPO market?
The IPO market in London has declined starkly since a bumper year in 2021. Could the city’s fintech scene lead a resurgence?
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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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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 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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