Jemma Grist

Jemma Grist

Jemma is a content writer, editor and broker tester specializing in the financial markets and online investing.

Jemma regularly contributes to several investment websites, both as a researcher and broker analyst. She has a keen interest in the forex, stock and cryptocurrency markets.

Jemma has tested more than 100 trading brokers, documenting more than 20,000 data points across their offerings. In the course of her broker evaluations, she has used and tested more than 50 proprietary and third-party trading platforms and apps.

Jemma has a degree in Sociology from Loughborough University.

You can reach Jemma Grist on jemma.grist@daytrading.com.

Latest articles written by Jemma

  1. Best Day Trading Platforms and Brokers in Australia 2026
    Article (Mar 9, 2026)
    We list the best day trading brokers in Australia. Our experts test, compare and rank the top day trading platforms in Australia.
  2. 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.
  3. Samuel Leach
    Article (Mar 8, 2026)
    Samuel Leach is an established trader that offers training courses and trading algorithms. But are his services worth the hefty price tag?
  4. Coffee
    Commodity (Mar 7, 2026)
    Coffee trading is one of the most popular forms of commodity speculation. Read on for a complete tutorial to the beans, including our top tips.
  5. Cryptocurrency Derivatives
    Article (Mar 6, 2026)
    See our guide to trading cryptocurrency derivatives, from products to regulations. We also list the best exchanges and trading platforms.

Latest articles edited by Jemma

  1. Best Online Trading Communities
    Article (Mar 11, 2026)
    Trading communities are a place for active traders to share ideas and tips and we list top channels, chat rooms and forums.
  2. Short Selling Forex
    Article (Mar 9, 2026)
    We explain what short selling in the forex market is with examples. Our guide also covers popular forex shorting strategies, tips and supporting brokers.
  3. Trading Taxes in the UK
    Article (Mar 9, 2026)
    UK taxes on trading explained. We unpack income tax and capital gains tax on profits earned from online trading in the UK.
  4. Best CFD Trading Platforms and Brokers in Canada
    Article (Mar 8, 2026)
    We've compared the best CFD brokers in Canada. Find out how to choose the right Canadian CFD trading platform for you.
  5. UK Gilts
    Article (Mar 7, 2026)
    UK Gilts - Gilts explained, including how to trade UK Gilts. We delve into trading gilts, directly or via ETF and Futures markets.

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