
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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Six investment funds for beginners
Beginner investors can use funds to start building their portfolio, making it easy to access global trends while managing their risk level. Here’s six funds that beginner investors can consider.
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What’s the difference between active and passive investing?
Advice Active and passive funds have different objectives, and it’s important for investors to understand the pros and cons of each
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Mansion House speech: Reeves sets out to foster investing culture
At her annual Mansion House speech, chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed to cut back on regulatory red tape to boost growth, and get Brits investing in the stock market
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AI ETFs: should you buy one?
Despite facing challenges this year including outflows from US ETFs, AI is still one of the most important investing themes. Should you buy an AI ETF?
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How to start investing: a beginner’s guide
Getting started in investing is a great way to make your money work harder for you over the long term, as investments tend to outperform cash savings
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Investment trust share buybacks neared £5 billion in first six months of 2025
The first six months of 2025 have seen a “whirlwind” of corporate activity, with discounts narrowing as boards return capital to shareholders
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Nvidia becomes world's first $4 trillion company
The AI boom has catapulted Nvidia’s share price to astronomic heights, becoming the world’s most valuable company and the first to pass the $4 trillion milestone
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Why is the copper price rising?
Fears of an upcoming 50% copper tariff have caused a spike in copper prices in the US, though the red metal’s price is falling elsewhere
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Cybersecurity stocks: why now might be the time to buy
Cyber attacks can cost companies millions. Here’s how to invest in the firms fighting back and profit from cybersecurity
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What’s the latest with the gold price rally?
Having surged during 2024 and the opening months of 2025, calmer tariff policy from the US has seen gains in the price of gold slow
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How to pick a SIPP
Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) let you manage your retirement savings, but charges and customer service vary greatly between providers. We explain how to choose a SIPP
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US-China trade deal has been signed, says Trump
While details of the new US-China trade deal are unclear, it will likely ease restrictions on rare earth metals and high tech products
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Nvidia shares hit all-time high
As a US-China trade deal lifts markets, Nvidia’s share price has resumed its winning streak and its market cap is closing in on the $4 trillion landmark
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What is Rachel Reeves’s plan for growth?
The UK’s modern industrial strategy was published this week. How does chancellor Rachel Reeves hope it will grow the UK economy, and how successful will it be?
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What could cause a UK recession?
Growth continues to be evasive for the British economy. Will the economy be strong enough to avoid a recession in the future?
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Top sustainable funds to invest in
Despite outflows during the first quarter, sustainable funds have outperformed their peers. We look at the advantages and considerations of investing in ESG funds and look at some of the best green and environmental investment funds available.
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Tesla shares gain on robotaxi launch
Self-driving promises have been propping up Tesla stock’s valuation for years, but the robotaxi revolution may have finally arrived
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Is now a good time to invest in gold?
As geopolitical tensions build, the case for investing in gold as a safe-haven asset has arguably never been stronger. Is it a good time to buy gold?
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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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Fidelity-Henderson merger to create £2 billion European mega investment trust
Following the departure of its co-portfolio managers earlier this year, Henderson European Trust is set to merge with Fidelity European Trust - what does this mean for you?
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UK inflation live: inflation hit 3.4% in May
The ONS released May inflation data this morning, with CPI easing fractionally from April
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Gold versus cash: which is the better store of value?
Gold prices have rocketed over the past year, and the yellow metal’s role as a store of value is coming to the fore. Does gold beat cash savings?
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Monzo launches 11 ETFs via Blackrock to help savers invest
Monzo customers can now invest BlackRock's iShares ETF range via its banking app, making investing more accessible to millions
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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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