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 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 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. Data Resources For Journalists
    Article (Feb 26, 2026)
    Explore DayTrading.com's proprietary data and studies into the most relevant topics spanning trading and finance, featuring expert comments.
  2. Crypto Regulations
    Cryptocurrency exchange rules
    Article (Feb 24, 2026)
    Understand cryptocurrency regulations by country, including the direction of trading rules. Do you know the latest crypto trading regs?
  3. Best Day Trading Software
    Article (Feb 19, 2026)
    Top day trading software [year] comparison with tutorials and reviews. We list the best free softwares for day trading with pros and cons.
  4. Commodity Forwards
    Article (Feb 19, 2026)
    Commodity Forwards - Defined And Explained For Traders. What is a commodity forward? How can they be traded, and on which assets?
  5. Best CFD Trading Platforms and Brokers in Singapore 2026
    Article (Feb 18, 2026)
    Discover the best CFD trading platforms for investors in Singapore. We evaluate, rate and compare the top CFD brokers in Singapore.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. Which AI Stock Would Have Made You Richest In 2025?
    Article (Feb 26, 2026)
    A full-year review of the US artificial intelligence equity boom. Find out which AI stocks would have netted you the biggest returns.
  2. Pepperstone
    Broker Review (Feb 26, 2026)
    Pepperstone review: Evaluating its strengths and weaknesses through tests and comparisons. Discover if Pepperstone is good for day trading.
  3. Quotex
    Broker Review (Feb 25, 2026)
    Dig into our Quotex review for payouts, binaries, performance, and more. Get personal testing insights from our advanced traders and experts.
  4. HeroFX
    Broker Review (Feb 25, 2026)
    Use our in-depth review of HeroFX to find out if it's the right broker for you. Pros, cons, regulation details, and testing insights revealed.
  5. Direct Listings vs. IPOs: Knowing the Difference
    Blog Post (Feb 25, 2026)
    More tech startups are opting for direct listings instead of an initial public offering (IPO) when going public. We look at the pros and cons.

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