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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. XM Marks 15 Years With Promotions And Product Upgrades
    Blog Post (May 14, 2025)
    XM celebrates 15 years with a year-long rollout of promotions, platform upgrades, and a new AI-powered trading tool aimed at active traders.
  2. eToro Files For IPO On NASDAQ
    Blog Post (May 13, 2025)
    eToro plans to go public, listing on Nasdaq under the ticker ETOR. Learn what this means for clients and where you’ll can trade its shares.
  3. AvaTrade Launches Micro Grain Futures For Active Traders
    Blog Post (May 7, 2025)
    AvaTrade now offers micro grain futures from CME, allowing day traders to access agriculture markets with lower costs and greater precision.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. Google Pay
    Google Pay logo
    Payment Method (May 12, 2025)
    A list of the best online brokers that accept Google Pay. We unpack fees and speeds, plus how to deposit to a trading account with Google Pay.
  2. Best Day Trading Indicators For Beginners
    Article (May 12, 2025)
    We list the best indicators for day trading and explain how to use them in this free tutorial for beginners.
  3. IUX
    Broker Review (May 12, 2025)
    See if IUX is a top choice for active traders in our in-depth review. We put its trading tools under the microscope in our hands-on tests.
  4. Safest Brokers 2025
    Article (May 7, 2025)
    Safest brokers list with platforms we trust after trading with real funds and no withdrawal issues. Also learn to spot unsafe brokers.
  5. LHFX
    Broker Review (May 7, 2025)
    Dig into our in-depth review to see if LHFX stands out as a top choice for day traders. We rigorously tested its trading environment.

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