
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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Top investment trusts for 2025
Research and analysis from Kepler Trust Intelligence reveals the top growth, income and alternative income investment trusts for the new year
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Four income funds to add to your ISA
Adding one of these four income funds to your stocks and shares ISA ahead of tax year end could pay dividends
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UK inflation live: CPI inflation slows to 2.8%, down from previous month
UK inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index increased 2.8% year-over-year in February, coming in below analyst forecasts
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Next-generation dividend heroes: the top-yielding investment trusts of the future?
The Association of Investment Companies has published its updated list of next-gen dividend heroes. We look at the trusts that made the cut
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Digital Services Tax: will Reeves let big tech off lightly to avoid tariffs?
Rumours are circulating that the Digital Services Tax on big tech companies could be cut as Rachel Reeves seeks to appeal to president Trump
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Is now a good time to invest in self-driving cars?
Despite repeated unwelcome delays, we could be on the verge of an inflection point for self-driving car technology. How can you gain exposure?
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Investment trusts for your ISA
Looking to add investment trusts to your ISA? Here’s our pick of the top trust to consider before for your stocks and shares ISA
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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 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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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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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 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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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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