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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 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. Alternatives To Cryptocurrency Trading
    Article (Jan 27, 2026)
    Alternatives to trading cryptocurrency including pros, cons and key considerations. The limitations of crypto exposed and suitable alternatives for traders.
  2. Decentraland
    Article (Jan 27, 2026)
    Need-to-know information before investing in Decentraland. Pitfalls, price predictions & alternatives explained. Can you really make money in Decentraland?
  3. Best Brokers With ChatGPT 2026
    Article (Jan 27, 2026)
    The best brokers with ChatGPT listed. We unpack the platforms with ChatGPT integration and explain how to use these AI-enabled trading tools.
  4. Moomoo Elevates Platform With $0 Contract Fees, Index Options & More
    Blog Post (Jan 27, 2026)
    Discover the latest improvements to Moomoo - from eliminating options contract fees to introducing index options & a chance to win free level 2 market data.
  5. Best STP Brokers
    Article (Jan 26, 2026)
    We review and list the best STP brokers. We also look at the differences between true STP and other types of brokers.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. IG
    Broker Review (Jan 27, 2026)
    IG review based on first-hand trading experience. We rate IG for trust, accounts, markets, fees, platforms, education, research and support.
  2. Plexytrade
    Broker Review (Jan 27, 2026)
    In-depth review of Plexytrade following tests by real traders. We evaluate and reveal the broker's strengths and limitations for day traders.
  3. UnitedPips
    Broker Review (Jan 27, 2026)
    In-depth UnitedPips review with firsthand insights, broker comparisons and a platform video tour. See the key pros and cons for new clients.
  4. Alternatives To Bitcoin
    Article (Jan 27, 2026)
    The top alternatives to trading Bitcoin, from green altcoins to meme stocks and NFTs. The best Bitcoin alternatives reviewed and ranked.
  5. Lithium
    Commodity (Jan 27, 2026)
    A guide to trading lithium, from the factors that move prices to the best battery and mining stocks. The top lithium brokers reviewed, compared and ranked.

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