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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. Best Day Trading Brokers For Beginners 2025
    Article (Nov 24, 2025)
    Find out which brokers and trading platforms emerged as best for beginners following our hands-on tests and in-depth analysis.
  2. xStation
    Article (Nov 24, 2025)
    xStation is an intuitive and sophisticated trading platform with a range of useful features and competitive trading conditions. Read our full review today.
  3. XTB Introduces Zero-Fee ISA And 4.75% Cash Yield For UK Investors
    Blog Post (Nov 24, 2025)
    XTB has launched a no-fee stocks and shares ISA in the UK, alongside a competitive 4.75% interest on uninvested cash.
  4. Trading AUD/MYR
    Article (Nov 24, 2025)
    Trading the AUD/MYR requires an understanding of what influences the value of each currency. See our guide to trading the FX pair with charts & forecasts.
  5. Asset Allocation
    Article (Nov 24, 2025)
    Asset Allocation Explained. How Asset Allocation can help risk management and portfolio diversification, based on asset classes and market correlations

Latest articles edited by James

  1. Best Brokers For Prediction Markets In 2025
    Article (Nov 25, 2025)
    Dig into our selection of the top brokers with prediction markets - tested and reviewed by our experienced traders and brokerage experts.
  2. Best Brokers With Fractional Shares 2025
    Article (Nov 24, 2025)
    Uncover the top trading platforms for fractional shares through our ratings and rankings, with comparisons to help you find the right broker.
  3. Asset Allocation
    Article (Nov 24, 2025)
    Asset Allocation Explained. How Asset Allocation can help risk management and portfolio diversification, based on asset classes and market correlations
  4. Venmo
    Brokers that accept Venmo deposits
    Payment Method (Nov 24, 2025)
    See our list of brokers that accept Venmo deposits alongside any fees and limits. We evaluate the best brokers with Venmo.
  5. Interactive Brokers
    Broker Review (Nov 24, 2025)
    In-depth Interactive Brokers review: real traders unveil the strengths, weaknesses, and how IBKR stacks up against competitors.

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