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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. Trading EUR/INR
    Article (Nov 26, 2025)
    Find out how to start trading the EUR/INR using live price charts and economic news. We also look at how to use exchange rate history to make forecasts.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. Regulation & Trust Rating
    Article (Nov 28, 2025)
    Regulation & Trust Rating methodology. The factors and regulators we consider when deciding whether a trading broker can be trusted.
  2. Capitalcore
    Broker Review (Nov 28, 2025)
    Expert take on the day trading experience at Capitalcore following first-hand tests and comparisons with our 500-strong database of brokers.
  3. Deriv
    Broker Review (Nov 28, 2025)
    Explore our expert Deriv review for its pros, cons and standout features. See if it’s the right fit for your CFD and options trading needs.
  4. TradeUp
    Broker Review (Nov 26, 2025)
    Dig into our deep-dive of TradeUp's commission-free trading platform. Our active traders and industry experts reveal its pros and cons.
  5. Tickmill
    Broker Review (Nov 26, 2025)
    Dig into our in-depth review of Tickmill, analyzing every important area for active traders. Insights from our expert testing panel included.

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