Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes

Paul brings over 14 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 content for traders at every level.

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

Latest articles written by Paul

  1. Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
    Financial Regulator (Jul 4, 2025)
    Find the top FSCA-regulated brokers in South Africa, ensuring your funds are protected by trusted, licensed providers tested by our experts.
  2. CFD Trading in South Korea
    Article (Jul 2, 2025)
    Start trading CFDs in South Korea with this beginner's guide. Learn how they are regulated, taxed and explore a Korean stock CFD trade.
  3. Bookmap Review 2025: Testing Results & Top Brokers
    Article (Jun 3, 2025)
    Uncover our Bookmap review, covering its strengths and drawbacks for day traders, supporting brokers, testing insights and user tips.
  4. Sierra Chart Review 2025: A Test For Short-Term Traders
    Article (Jun 3, 2025)
    Dig into our comprehensive review of Sierra Chart for day trading. Find out its strengths, limitations, key features and supporting brokers.
  5. CFD Trading in Russia
    Article (Jun 3, 2025)
    A beginner's guide to CFD trading in Russia, exploring rules, taxes and running through a detailed CFD trade on a Russian stock with leverage.

Latest articles edited by Paul

  1. Fastest Execution Brokers In 2025
    Article (Jul 3, 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.