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. Plus500 Starts Offering Prediction Market Betting
    Blog Post (Mar 8, 2026)
    Plus500 rolls out prediction market trading for clients in the US through a partnership with Kalshi. Find out more here.
  2. Eightcap Adds TradeLocker To Platform Roster
    Blog Post (Mar 8, 2026)
    Eightcap has integrated the TradeLocker platform, making it the first well-regulated broker to offer the next-generation trading software.
  3. Fusion Markets Integrates TradingView: Social Trading & Charting
    Blog Post (Mar 8, 2026)
    TradingView, now available at Fusion Markets, is a 50 million-strong social trading network and advanced charting platform.
  4. CMC Markets Integrates TradingView For Seamless Chart-Based Execution
    Blog Post (Mar 8, 2026)
    CMC Markets now supports direct trading via TradingView, allowing users to analyze and execute trades from one powerful charting interface.
  5. PrimeXBT: New Coins, New Opportunities
    Blog Post (Mar 8, 2026)
    PrimeXBT has added six new coins that you can exchange or fund your account with. Check out the steps to access the latest cryptos.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. POLi
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    Payment Method (Mar 9, 2026)
    This review covers safety ratings, fees and a list of brokers that accept POLi. We evaluate the best brokers with POLi deposits.
  2. Best Brokers For Traders With No Time 2026
    Article (Mar 8, 2026)
    See our top-rated brokers and platforms built for busy investors. Our shortlist of brokers is designed for investors who want to be hands-off.
  3. CFD Trading In Uzbekistan
    Article (Mar 8, 2026)
    Learn how CFD trading works in Uzbekistan with expert insights on regulations, taxes, and a step-by-step trade to help you start confidently.
  4. IG Group Proposes Sale Of $216 Million Worth Of Trading Platforms
    Blog Post (Mar 8, 2026)
    IG Group is planning to sell Nadex and its holdings in the Small Exchange to Crypto.com in 2022. Read the full story here.
  5. Interactive Brokers Announces Simple New Stock Pricing System in Europe
    Blog Post (Mar 8, 2026)
    Interactive Brokers has rolled out a competitive and simple stock pricing structure for its European clients. Find out more here.

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