Michael MacKenzie

Michael MacKenzie

Michael is a writer and editor with a decade of experience working in journalism, publishing and copywriting.

Michael specializes in copy-editing and fact-checking content on retail finance, including broker reviews. His goal is to deliver accurate, fact-rich and readable content to help retail traders choose brokers that offer safe and reliable services with good value.

Michael graduated with degrees in languages and international relations and worked for five years reporting on the politics and economy of Turkey and the Middle East before turning full-time to writing and copy-editing.

As an intermediate member of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading, he also edits books for international publishers including Lonely Planet.

You can reach Michael MacKenzie on michael.mackenzie@daytrading.com.

Latest articles written by Michael

  1. Best Futures Brokers 2026
    Article (Feb 5, 2026)
    The best futures trading brokers revealed. We compare fees on futures contracts, underlying assets, platform features and safety.
  2. Best Forex Brokers In The Netherlands 2026
    Article (Feb 5, 2026)
    Discover the forex trading platforms in the Netherlands that top our rankings based on our latest hands-on tests and in-depth analysis.
  3. Best Brokers For Traders With No Time 2026
    Article (Feb 4, 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.
  4. Day Trading in Russia
    Article (Feb 2, 2026)
    Dive into our guide to day trading in Russia for beginners. Explore an example trade on a Russian stock and navigate regulations and taxes.
  5. Best Brokers With Good-Till-Triggered Orders
    Article (Feb 2, 2026)
    Delve into our selection of the best brokers with Good-Till-Triggered (GTT) orders. We evaluate the top GTT-supporting trading platforms.

Latest articles edited by Michael

  1. Crypto Margin Trading - Tutorial & Best Exchanges
    Article (Feb 7, 2026)
    See our guide to crypto margin trading, from how it works to the best platforms and exchanges. Start margin trading on cryptos like Bitcoin and Ether today.
  2. Crypto Lending
    Article (Feb 7, 2026)
    Crypto lending is on the rise with competitive rates available online. Use our tutorial to get started with the top cryptocurrency lending platforms.
  3. BNB Vs Dogecoin
    Article (Feb 6, 2026)
    Binance Coin vs Dogecoin originated very differently but have grown to be very competitive cryptos. Read our full guide for a discussion of which is best.
  4. Binary Options Courses
    Article (Feb 6, 2026)
    List of top companies and brokers with binary options trading courses and education. Find out if you should pay for a binary options course.
  5. What The ESMA Ban Means For Binary Options Traders
    Article (Feb 2, 2026)
    A ban on binary options has been in place since 2nd July 2018 in Europe. Learn if the ban can be avoided and the risks of doing so.

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