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 investing websites.

James 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. XM Demo Competition: $100,000 Up For Grabs
    Blog Post (Feb 5, 2025)
    Join XM’s 1-year anniversary Demo Competition this February for a chance to practice your trading skills and win a share of $100,000.
  2. Best Regulated Brokers 2025
    Article (Feb 4, 2025)
    We evaluate, compare and rate the top regulated brokers for [year]. Find out why you should only trade with regulated trading platforms.
  3. Best Day Trading Platforms and Brokers in the UK 2025
    Article (Feb 4, 2025)
    UK's best day trading brokers assessed, compared and rated by British experts. Discover the top day trading platforms for traders in the UK.
  4. Best Trading Podcasts
    Article (Feb 4, 2025)
    List of the top trading podcasts for beginners and experienced investors. Reviews and ratings of the best day trading podcasts.
  5. Best Options Brokers
    Article (Feb 4, 2025)
    The top brokers for options trading with reviews and ratings. We list the best options trading platforms taking into account commissions, tools and safety.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. Best CFD Brokers and Trading Platforms in 2025
    Article (Feb 17, 2025)
    Explore the best CFD brokers, reviewed by our experts. We rank the top CFD trading platforms with pros and cons evaluated.
  2. Swissquote
    Broker Review (Feb 14, 2025)
    In-depth Swissquote review based on expert tests and trader insights. Explore its features and performance to see if it could be your broker.
  3. Libertex
    Broker Review (Feb 13, 2025)
    Expert review of online broker Libertex. Platform and trading app analysis, plus fees, withdrawal, demo account and support info.
  4. Pepperstone
    Broker Review (Feb 12, 2025)
    Pepperstone review: Evaluating its strengths and weaknesses through tests and comparisons. Discover if Pepperstone is good for day trading.
  5. Plus500 US
    Broker Review (Feb 12, 2025)
    Review of Plus500 US with key findings revealed. We assess the broker in every key area for prospective traders in the United States.

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