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James Barra

James Barra

James is an experienced investment writer with 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 the best trading conditions. He takes an analytical approach to evaluating brokers, having reviewed over 100 trading platforms and investment apps.

James contributes to a number of websites in the investing niche and has been quoted in respected news outlets like Business Insider.

He has a degree in Law and a certificate in Business Accounting from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

You can reach James Barra on james.barra@daytrading.com.

Latest articles written by James

  1. Account Types In The US
    Article (Dec 3, 2025)
    From pattern trading to 401k and Reg T, US traders have many account types to figure out. So which trading account is best for US investors? Find out here.
  2. XM Strengthens UAE Credentials With SCA License
    Blog Post (Dec 3, 2025)
    XM has secured a category 5 license from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates.
  3. Funded Trading Accounts
    Article (Dec 1, 2025)
    The best funded trading accounts ranked and compared. Find out how funded trading accounts work alongside tips for securing funding.
  4. Best Brokers With AI Trading Tools 2025
    Article (Dec 1, 2025)
    Find the top brokers offering AI trading platforms, software, and tools. We put every AI trading tool listed through its paces during tests.
  5. Pattern Day Trading Rules Explained
    Article (Dec 1, 2025)
    A pattern day trader has to follow rules set by the US FINRA. Understand whether pattern day trading is illegal and where the rules apply.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. XM
    Broker Review (Dec 3, 2025)
    Comprehensive XM broker review by active traders and industry experts, featuring our latest testing results and in-depth analysis.
  2. Regulation & Trust Rating
    Article (Dec 3, 2025)
    Regulation & Trust Rating methodology. The factors and regulators we consider when deciding whether a trading broker can be trusted.
  3. LHFX
    Broker Review (Dec 3, 2025)
    Dig into our in-depth review to see if LHFX stands out as a top choice for day traders. We rigorously tested its trading environment.
  4. Dukascopy
    Broker Review (Dec 3, 2025)
    Dig into our Dukascopy review following hands-on tests by real traders. Discover its tools, features, pros and cons, and how it performs.
  5. Deriv
    Broker Review (Dec 3, 2025)
    Explore our expert Deriv review for its pros, cons and standout features. See if it’s the right fit for your CFD and options trading needs.

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