Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes

Paul brings over 15 years experience in the online trading industry, including as an active trader and as a brokerage expert running hands-on tests of many major trading platforms.

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.

In his role evaluating online brokers, Paul has opened dozens of trading accounts, placed hundreds of trades for test purposes, and evaluated trading platforms side-by-side with practical insights and user-driven ratings.

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

His expertise on the financial markets have also been cited in respected outlets, including Business Insider, Benzinga, and U.S. News.

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

Latest articles written by Paul

  1. Deriv Bolsters Its Synthetic Indices With Crash 150 & Boom 150
    Blog Post (Mar 8, 2026)
    Discover Deriv’s Crash 150 and Boom 150 - new synthetic indices designed for scalping and high-frequency strategies.
  2. Eightcap Scoops DayTrading.com’s ‘Best TradingView Broker For 2025’ Award
    Blog Post (Mar 8, 2026)
    Eightcap's TradingView integration beat the competition at DayTrading.com's 2025 awards. Find out more here.
  3. XM Rolls Out Platform Upgrades Ahead of Biggest Promotion Yet
    Blog Post (Mar 8, 2026)
    XM traders welcome new enhancements and prepare for the biggest promotion yet from the popular global broker. Find out more here.
  4. CFD Trading in Canada
    Article (Mar 7, 2026)
    Master trading CFDs in Canada with our beginner's guide. Is it legal? Is it taxed? Find out. A CFD trade on a Canadian stock included.
  5. Forex Trading in Argentina
    Article (Mar 7, 2026)
    How to start trading currencies in Argentina, from the role of the CNV to the availability of the Argentine peso (ARS).

Latest articles edited by Paul

  1. Fastest Execution Brokers In 2026
    Article (Mar 5, 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. 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..
  3. 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.
  4. 1-Day Binary Options
    Article (Mar 2, 2026)
    Find out how 1-day binary options can be used to speculate on popular financial markets with risk and reward known upfront.
  5. 1-Hour Binary Options
    Article (Feb 28, 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.