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Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes

With over 15 years in online trading, Paul has a wealth of experience as an active trader using and assessing global brokers.

Starting with spread betting on major indices and sectors, he later focused on forex, developing short-term strategies and algorithmic trading models using MetaTrader software.

His expertise in technical and fundamental analysis, combined with a deep understanding of trading platforms, enables Paul to evaluate and compare brokers effectively, helping traders find the right fit for their needs.

Paul’s background in market analysis and trader education allows him to simplify complex concepts and offer clear insights for those choosing a brokerage.

When he’s not at work, Paul enjoys spending time with his children, listening to live music, and digging into cars. He also enjoys travelling, with frequent trips to Europe.

Role At DayTrading.com

Paul is a Broker Analyst and Editor at DayTrading.com. He creates accessible guides, broker reviews, and informative insights for traders at every level.

He also runs in-depth studies as part of DayTrading.com’s research efforts, including into the dangers of using AI for trading and misinformation on social media platforms like TikTok.

Paul’s analysis and views on a range of trading and investing topics and trends have been picked up by various media and financial outlets, including Business Insider, Benzinga, and Yahoo Finance.

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

Latest articles written by Paul

  1. Best Brokers for Tokenized Stocks in 2026
    Article (May 27, 2026)
    Dig into the top brokers with tokenized stocks, drawing on the results of our in-depth tests conducted by experienced traders.
  2. Eightcap: Prop Trading With 'Day Trader Challenges'
    Find out how Eightcap's funded account offering for active day traders works, featuring low entry requirements and same-day payouts.
  3. The Great ETF Mirage: Thematic Funds vs S&P 500
    Article (May 20, 2026)
    We backtested hyped thematic ETFs against the S&P 500. The results? Costly hype, big drawdowns, and a clear winner for long-term investors.
  4. Finance TikTok Report Card: 75% of Viral Investing Videos Misleading Across 2025–2026
    Article (May 20, 2026)
    Our TikTok study evaluates viral finance and investing videos to see how many are misleading, plus the key risks, with updated data for 2026.
  5. Best Brokers For Prediction Markets In 2026
    Article (May 20, 2026)
    Dig into our pick of the top brokers with prediction markets - tested and reviewed by our experienced traders and event contract experts.

Latest articles edited by Paul

  1. Fastest Execution Brokers In 2026
    Article (Apr 20, 2026)
    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. 1-Hour Binary Options
    Article (Apr 20, 2026)
    Find out why 1-hour binary options are popular with short-term traders and how these 60-minute contracts work, with pros and cons explained.
  3. Fractional Shares
    Article (Mar 24, 2026)
    See our guide to trading fractional stocks. Find out how fractional shares work, from the minimum investment to tips for analyzing equities.
  4. Binary Options Trading Strategies
    Article (Mar 5, 2026)
    Learn how to develop a strategy for trading binary options. We reveal good setups and binary strategies beginners should avoid..
  5. 15-Minute Binary Options
    Article (Mar 3, 2026)
    Learn how to trade 15-minute binary options. We explain how binaries work over this short timeframe with examples and list supporting brokers.