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. New eToro Club Subscription: 18 Perks For $4.99 Per Month
    Blog Post (Nov 12, 2025)
    eToro has revamped its eToro Club payment model to give users access to a heap of benefits previously only available to Platinum members.
  2. DayTrading.com Featured in the Media
    Article (Nov 10, 2025)
    Discover the latest media coverage featuring DayTrading.com’s expert insights, market analysis, and commentary from our experienced team.
  3. Woxa
    Broker Review (Nov 1, 2025)
    I reveal my key findings after trading with Woxa. I evaluate the broker's accounts, fees, platforms, regulatory status & more. Get the truth.
  4. Brokers With The Best Risk Management Tools 2025
    Article (Oct 16, 2025)
    Brokers with risk management tools help traders minimise the impact of market losses. Read on for more information and tips.
  5. Best Day Trading Brokers For Beginners 2025
    Article (Oct 8, 2025)
    Find out which brokers and trading platforms emerged as best for beginners following our hands-on tests and in-depth analysis.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. 3 Canadian Gold Stocks Poised to Ride 2025’s Bullion Boom
    This article analyses the gold sector in 2025 and highlights Agnico Eagle, Wheaton and Centerra as three potential stock picks.
  2. Price Action Trading
    Article (Nov 17, 2025)
    Learn what price action trading is, why day traders use it, and how to read trends, support and resistance, and candlestick charts.
  3. XM
    Broker Review (Nov 17, 2025)
    Comprehensive XM broker review by active traders and industry experts, featuring our latest testing results and in-depth analysis.
  4. FreshForex
    Broker Review (Nov 17, 2025)
    Learn the truth about trading with FreshForex through our detailed review, featuring pros, cons and key findings from our hands-on tests.
  5. TradeUp
    Broker Review (Nov 17, 2025)
    Dig into our deep-dive of TradeUp's commission-free trading platform. Our active traders and industry experts reveal its pros and cons.

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