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. Crypto Regulations
    Cryptocurrency exchange rules
    Article (Feb 9, 2026)
    Understand cryptocurrency regulations by country, including the future direction of trading regulations. Stay ahead of new crypto trading rules.
  2. Plus500 Starts Offering Prediction Market Betting
    Blog Post (Feb 9, 2026)
    Plus500 rolls out prediction market trading for clients in the US through a partnership with Kalshi.
  3. Best Prop Firms With Funded Trading Accounts 2026
    Article (Feb 6, 2026)
    The best prop trading firms revealed. Find out how to become a funded trader, plus our tips for applying for funding.
  4. Best Day Trading Journals
    Article (Feb 6, 2026)
    Discover the best trading journals for day traders, including free downloadable templates. Learn how to use a trading journal effectively.
  5. Forex Training Courses
    Article (Feb 6, 2026)
    Forex training courses can cover everything from beginner strategies to risk management. Use our checklist to find the right FX course.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. Autochartist
    Trader Service (Feb 10, 2026)
    Use our Autochartist review to learn how this market intelligence tool works, what's good and bad, and which top brokers support it.
  2. 3Commas
    Trader Service (Feb 10, 2026)
    3Commas offer a range of crypto trading bots, but find out if you can trust them - our review explores pricing, supported exchanges and more.
  3. FundedNext
    Trader Service (Feb 10, 2026)
    We tested FundedNext - a prop firm partnered with regulated broker, Eightcap. Understand its account evaluation rules, payouts and fees.
  4. BullionVault
    Trader Service (Feb 10, 2026)
    How to buy and sell precious metals like gold and silver at BullionVault. Our review covers minimum deposits, storage fees, vaults & more.
  5. IG
    Broker Review (Feb 9, 2026)
    IG review based on first-hand trading experience. We rate IG for trust, accounts, markets, fees, platforms, education, research and support.

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