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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. Carry Trading Forex Strategy
    Article (Dec 18, 2025)
    Carry Trading forex strategy for day traders. Definition of carry trading, with trading costs, momentum and timing. Plus pitfalls and risks of carry trades.
  2. Best Brokers For Ethical Investing
    Article (Dec 15, 2025)
    The best brokers for ethical investing allow you to combine your personal beliefs with investing services. Read our full guide to find out how.
  3. Rules
    Article (Dec 15, 2025)
    Pattern Day Trading Rules Explained. Whether Over or Under 25k, Pattern trading rules may apply to your cash account. Read about your options here
  4. Data Resources For Journalists
    Article (Dec 10, 2025)
    Explore DayTrading.com's proprietary data and studies into the most relevant topics spanning trading and finance, featuring expert comments.
  5. Halal Trading
    Article (Dec 9, 2025)
    Guide to whether day trading is Halal or Haram and how to do Islamic trading on the financial markets. We also the best list halal brokers [year].

Latest articles edited by James

  1. Deriv
    Broker Review (Dec 19, 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.
  2. Dukascopy
    Broker Review (Dec 19, 2025)
    Dig into our Dukascopy review following hands-on tests by real traders. Discover its tools, features, pros and cons, and how it performs.
  3. Trading Taxes in Australia
    Article (Dec 18, 2025)
    How is trading taxed in Australia? We explain tax rates and reporting implications on income earned via CFDs, forex, stocks, or crypto day trading.
  4. Trading Taxes in Singapore
    Article (Dec 18, 2025)
    A guide to trading taxes in Singapore. We explore the rules, rates and reporting needs for day traders operating in Singapore.
  5. Plus500
    Broker Review (Dec 17, 2025)
    Review of Plus500 from a real user. Accounts, platforms, fees and more evaluated. Find out if Plus500 is a good broker.

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