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, with a particular focus on forex and CFDs. 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. Forex Trading in Sweden
    Article (Jul 26, 2024)
    Learn how to trade forex in Sweden. Explore currency pairs containing the Swedish krona (SEK) and navigate trading rules and taxes.
  2. Forex Trading in Turkey
    Article (Jul 26, 2024)
    Learn how to start trading currencies in Turkey. Understand the regulatory landscape and walk through an example trade on the Turkish lira.
  3. ThinkMarkets Goes Live on TradingView Platform
    Blog Post (Jul 25, 2024)
    ThinkMarkets has joined TradingView, providing access to one of the world’s leading social trading networks and charting platforms.
  4. Best Forex Trading Platforms And Brokers In 2024
    Article (Jul 25, 2024)
    The best forex brokers evaluated, ranked and compared by our expert traders. Discover the top platforms for day trading currencies online.
  5. Best Day Trading Software
    Article (Jul 24, 2024)
    Top day trading software [year] comparison with tutorials and reviews. We list the best free softwares for day trading with pros and cons.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. Regulation & Trust Rating
    Article (Jul 26, 2024)
    Regulation & Trust Rating methodology. The factors and regulators we consider when deciding whether a trading broker can be trusted.
  2. Day Trading in Argentina
    Article (Jul 26, 2024)
    A beginner's guide to day trading in Argentina. Navigate local regulations and taxes and explore an example trade on an Argentinian stock.
  3. Libertex
    Broker Review (Jul 25, 2024)
    Expert review of online broker Libertex. Platform and trading app analysis, plus fees, withdrawal, demo account and support info.
  4. FOREX.com
    Broker Review (Jul 25, 2024)
    Expert analysis of FOREX.com, uncovering average spreads, minimum deposits, account types, withdrawals and more. Is FOREX.com good or not?
  5. Day Trading in Mexico
    Article (Jul 25, 2024)
    Learn the fundamentals of day trading in Mexico, from regulations and taxes to an example trade on a Mexican stock.

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