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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, 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. Best Forex Brokers In South Africa
    Article (Apr 26, 2024)
    Explore the best forex brokers in South Africa. We've rated the top platforms catering to South African forex traders with user insights.
  2. Best Brokers That Pay Interest On Uninvested Cash 2024
    Article (Apr 25, 2024)
    Uncover the brokers paying high interest rates on uninvested funds. Discover the top trading accounts for earning interest on idle cash.
  3. Best Forex Trading Platforms In The US 2024
    Article (Apr 24, 2024)
    Top US forex brokers listed with ratings, comparisons, plus pros and cons evaluated side-by-side. Insights from industry experts included.
  4. Moneta Markets Introduces New Index CFDs: SGP20 & TWINDEX
    Blog Post (Apr 22, 2024)
    Moneta Markets now offers around 25 index CFDs, with the latest additions providing exposure to Southeast Asia.
  5. Best CFD Brokers And Trading Platforms In South Africa 2024
    Article (Apr 22, 2024)
    Explore the CFD brokers that best cater to traders from South Africa. We evaluate the top-rated CFD trading platforms in South Africa.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. Bitfinex
    Broker Review (Apr 27, 2024)
    Bitfinex review from active traders and industry experts, with key testing insights and critical comparisons with leading alternatives.
  2. Best Forex Brokers In Zimbabwe 2024
    Article (Apr 26, 2024)
    Discover the best forex brokers in Zimbabwe with our evaluations and comparisons. We rate the top forex trading platforms in Zimbabwe.
  3. IG
    Broker Review (Apr 26, 2024)
    IG review based on first-hand trading experience. We rate IG for trust, accounts, markets, fees, platforms, education, research and support.
  4. Brokers With CZK Accounts
    Article (Apr 26, 2024)
    Explore the top trading platforms with accounts based in Czech koruna. Our experts have rated and compared the best brokers with CZK accounts.
  5. Best Forex Trading Platforms In Pakistan 2024
    Article (Apr 26, 2024)
    Dive into our selection of the top forex trading platforms in Pakistan, chosen following hands-on testing and broker comparisons.

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