James Barra
James is DayTrading.com’s Head of Content and has a background in financial services. He was formerly a management consultant in the banking and capital markets sector where he worked with some of the UK and Europe’s largest banks.
James aims to help everyday investors find reliable, affordable platforms with trading conditions that match with user’s needs. He takes an analytical approach to evaluating online brokers, having reviewed over 200 trading platforms and investment apps, recorded more than 50,000 data points on brokerages, and placed hundreds of test trades over nearly 10 years.
James contributes to a number of websites in the investing niche and has been quoted in respected media outlets like Business Insider.
He has a degree in Law and a qualification in Business Accounting from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Outside of work, James enjoys spending time with his young family and taking part in what he describes as “semi-active” sports, most notably padel, golf, and snooker, which offer a good balance of competition and most importantly, relaxation.
You can reach James Barra on james.barra@daytrading.com.
