James Barra

James Barra

James is an experienced investment writer with a background in financial services. He was formerly a management consultant in the banking and capital markets sector where he worked with some of the UK and Europe’s largest banks.

James aims to help everyday investors find reliable, affordable platforms with the best trading conditions. He takes an analytical approach to evaluating brokers, having reviewed over 100 trading platforms and investment apps. James contributes to a number of investing websites.

James has a degree in Law and a certificate in Business Accounting from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

You can reach James Barra on james.barra@daytrading.com.

Latest articles written by James

  1. Best CFD Brokers in Pakistan
    Article (Jun 10, 2025)
    Here we list the best CFD brokers that are available to traders in Pakistan. The State Bank of Pakistan deals with financial regulation but unfortunately does not regulate CFD providers at all. To stay safe, only trade with the brokers we have tested and recommend here.   How To Choose A CFD Broker In Pakistan […]
  2. XM Marks 15 Years By Offering Up To $15,000 In Trading Bonuses
    Blog Post (Jun 10, 2025)
    To celebrate turning 15, XM is running a month-long promotion with up to $15,000 in deposit bonuses, amongst other perks.
  3. Best Brokers With TipRanks 2025
    Article (Jun 8, 2025)
    Find the best day trading brokers to use with TipRanks, based on our testing and analysis. Find platforms with seamless TipRanks integration.
  4. Best CFD Brokers and Trading Platforms in Australia 2025
    Article (Jun 5, 2025)
    The best CFD brokers in Australia listed with expert ratings, plus pros and cons. Explore the top platforms for Australian CFD traders.
  5. Spreadex Launches Trading Signals Feature On Its Platform
    Blog Post (Jun 4, 2025)
    Spreadex has added trading signals to its desktop platform, offering real-time market insights and data to support trading decisions.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. OnFin
    Broker Review (Jun 10, 2025)
    We tested OnFin - here’s our full review for [year] with what worked, what didn't, and what to watch out for.
  2. XM
    Broker Review (Jun 10, 2025)
    Comprehensive XM broker review by active traders and industry experts, featuring our latest testing results and in-depth analysis.
  3. Plus500
    Broker Review (Jun 5, 2025)
    Review of Plus500 from a real user. Accounts, platforms, fees and more evaluated. Find out if Plus500 is a good broker.
  4. Best Forex Brokers In Uganda 2025
    Article (Jun 5, 2025)
    Discover the premier forex brokers in Uganda through our reviews. We assess the best forex trading platforms for Ugandans.
  5. Pepperstone
    Broker Review (Jun 5, 2025)
    Pepperstone review: Evaluating its strengths and weaknesses through tests and comparisons. Discover if Pepperstone is good for day trading.

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