Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes

Paul brings over 15 years experience in the online trading industry, both as an active trader and through his work with some of the largest global brokers.

As a trader, he initially concentrated on major indices and sectors, trading through spread betting firms. He then went on to specialize in the forex market, developing his own proprietary techniques for day trading.

This curiosity led Paul to develop skills in technical and fundamental analysis and extended to developing algorithmic trading models using the popular MetaTrader platforms.

Combined with his background providing market analysis and trading school programs for major brokers, Paul is adept at creating accessible guides and informative insights for traders at every level.

His expertise on the financial markets have also been cited in respected outlets, including Benzinga, Passport to Wallstreet, and Moomoo.

You can reach Paul Holmes on paul.holmes@daytrading.com.

Latest articles written by Paul

  1. The Greenest Cryptos: Which Coins Use the Least Energy?
    Article (Sep 1, 2025)
    Report into which cryptocurrencies are the best for environment with side-by-side comparisons of energy consumption per digital transaction.
  2. Best Brokers For Trading Hydrogen Stocks and ETFs 2025
    Article (Aug 31, 2025)
    Find the top brokers for trading hydrogen.. Compare platforms with access to clean energy opportunities in the growing hydrogen economy.
  3. Best Brokers for Trading Water 2025
    Article (Aug 30, 2025)
    Uncover the top water trading platforms for access to futures contracts from Chicago Mercantile Exchange and water-related stocks and ETFs.
  4. Best Brokers For Trading Space Stocks 2025
    Article (Aug 29, 2025)
    Climb on board the rocket ship brokers that are the best for trading space stocks and ETFs. Tested and compared by real traders and experts.
  5. AI Trading Error Rates: Accuracy, Risks, and Reliability
    Article (Aug 20, 2025)
    A comprehensive, data-led test of six popular AI tools for online trading tasks, featuring error, hallucination, and danger scores.

Latest articles edited by Paul

  1. Fastest Execution Brokers In 2025
    Article (Jul 24, 2025)
    Dig into our list of the fastest brokers based on our execution tests. Compare top performing platforms and see why speed matters for trading.
  2. Best Brokers With Volatility Index (VIX) In 2025
    Article (Jun 30, 2025)
    Find the top brokers for trading the VIX - compared and ranked by active traders who personally tested each platform’s volatility products.
  3. Fractional Shares
    Article (Dec 17, 2024)
    See our guide to trading fractional stocks. Find out how fractional shares work, from the minimum investment to tips for analyzing equities.