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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. XTB Introduces Zero-Fee ISA And 4.75% Cash Yield For UK Investors
    Blog Post (Dec 16, 2024)
    XTB has launched a no-fee stocks and shares ISA in the UK, alongside a competitive 4.75% interest on uninvested cash.
  2. Brokers With The Best Risk Management Tools
    Article (Dec 14, 2024)
    Brokers with risk management tools help traders minimise the impact of market losses. Read on for more information and tips.
  3. Best Trading Affiliate Programs
    Article (Dec 13, 2024)
    Trading affiliate programs allow website owners to earn a commission for marketing a trading company's services to clients. Find out how to get started.
  4. Best Commodity Trading Brokers and Platforms
    Article (Dec 10, 2024)
    The top brokers for commodities trading evaluated, compared and ranked. Our team list the best commodity brokers for [year].
  5. Best Broker Payment Methods
    Article (Dec 6, 2024)
    Discover the top broker payment methods for secure, fast, and cost-effective transfers. Deposit, trade, and withdraw with ease.

Latest articles edited by James

  1. Swing Trading
    Article (Dec 21, 2024)
    Learn how to swing trade with this guide for beginners. We explain the basics, share our tips, and weigh the pros and cons of swing trading.
  2. FXTM
    Broker Review (Dec 21, 2024)
    Expert take on FXTM by active traders and industry experts, with results from years of hands-on tests and comparisons with other brokers.
  3. IC Markets
    Broker Review (Dec 20, 2024)
    IC Markets review: years of real-money trading insights, detailed pros and cons, and how it stacks up against other brokers.
  4. FXOpen
    Broker Review (Dec 20, 2024)
    Uncover the pros and cons of day trading with FXOpen in our detailed review, featuring first-hand insights, analysis, and broker comparisons.
  5. CFD Trading In Somalia
    Article (Dec 17, 2024)
    Explore CFD trading in Somalia with our beginner’s guide, featuring practical tips, trade examples, and insights on taxes and regulations.

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