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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 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. Coinbase Advanced Now Live On TradingView For Powerful Charting
    Blog Post (Apr 29, 2025)
    Coinbase Advanced is now integrated with TradingView, enabling real-time chart trading for spot and futures markets.
  2. Trading With ChatGPT
    Article (Apr 28, 2025)
    How to use ChatGPT for trading, from analyzing stocks to creating scripts. Our user guide unpacks the pros and cons of trading with ChatGPT.
  3. Best Day Trading Software
    Article (Apr 23, 2025)
    Top day trading software [year] comparison with tutorials and reviews. We list the best free softwares for day trading with pros and cons.
  4. Coinbase Launches Nano XRP Futures For Retail Traders
    Blog Post (Apr 23, 2025)
    Coinbase adds nano Ripple (XRP) futures to its platform, giving traders more flexibility to hedge, speculate, and diversify with XRP.
  5. Interac
    Payment Method (Apr 17, 2025)
    The top Interac e-Transfer brokers ranked. We compare the best trading platforms that accept Interac deposits with info on fees and speeds.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. XM
    Broker Review (Apr 30, 2025)
    Comprehensive XM broker review by active traders and industry experts, featuring our latest testing results and in-depth analysis.
  2. Cryptocurrency Day Trading
    Article (Apr 29, 2025)
    Cryptocurrency day trading for beginners. Learn how crypto trading works, from the different tokens to what moves short-term prices.
  3. Coinbase
    Broker Review (Apr 29, 2025)
    Coinbase review by industry experts and crypto traders. Discover the strengths and limitations based on real-world tests and comparisons.
  4. Best Brokers That Reimburse Transfer Fees 2025
    Article (Apr 28, 2025)
    Jump into DayTrading.com's round-up of the top brokerages reimbursing account transfer fees. Expert insights included.
  5. Share Baskets
    Article (Apr 28, 2025)
    A guide to trading share baskets with examples, fees, plus pros and cons explained. Trade stock baskets with the top-rated brokers and trading platforms.

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