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. Brokers With The Most Clients In 2025
    Article (Sep 17, 2025)
    Discover the most popular brokers with the largest client bases. Trade with trusted, well-established platforms known for reliability.
  2. DayTrading.com Featured in the Media
    Article (Sep 16, 2025)
    Discover the latest media coverage featuring DayTrading.com’s expert insights, market analysis, and commentary from our experienced team.
  3. Forex Signals
    Article (Sep 12, 2025)
    Forex signals - how to find the best forex signal provider [year]. We explore free, paid and social FX trading signals and explain how to use them best.
  4. Best Day Trading Apps In India 2025
    Article (Sep 12, 2025)
    Which is the best day trading app in India? We test and rank the top apps for day trading available to Indian traders.
  5. eToro Adds Hundreds Of New Nordic Stocks
    Blog Post (Aug 29, 2025)
    The eToro platform just got a boost with over 210 additional stocks listed on Nasdaq’s Nordic exchanges (Stockholm, Helsinki & Copenhagen).

Latest articles edited by James

  1. ACY Securities
    Broker Review (Sep 17, 2025)
    Decide whether to open an account with ACY Securities through our in-depth review that evaluates the broker in key areas for active traders.
  2. easyMarkets
    Broker Review (Sep 16, 2025)
    easyMarkets review, updated for [year]. Expert analysis of the trading accounts, platforms and fees with personal testing insights revealed.
  3. Dukascopy
    Broker Review (Sep 16, 2025)
    Dig into our Dukascopy review following hands-on tests by real traders. Discover its tools, features, pros and cons, and how it performs.
  4. Bullwaves
    Broker Review (Sep 16, 2025)
    Expert review of Bullwaves based on firsthand tests and comparisons with alternative brokers. Must-see problems at Bullwaves revealed.
  5. BlackBull
    Broker Review (Sep 16, 2025)
    Uncover the truth about BlackBull: firsthand insights, comparisons with top brokers, and a review of its strengths and weaknesses.

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