James Barra
James is an active investor and financial services professional. 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.
Nowadays, James aims to help everyday investors find reliable, affordable platforms with trading conditions that match the user’s needs. He contributes to a number of websites in the investing niche, has been quoted in respected financial outlets like Business Insider, been interviewed on US, UK and German television, plus been a guest on personal finance podcasts, discussing studies conducted by BrokerListings.com and sharing his expertise, including on Money Life with Chuck Jaffe, News on 6 and UK Local TV.
He has a degree in Law and a qualification in Business Accounting from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Outside of work, James enjoys spending time with his young family and taking part in what he describes as “semi-active” sports, most notably padel, golf, and snooker.
In his personal portfolio, James is invested in US, UK and global index funds, has holdings in precious metals including gold, and thematic ETFs focused on areas including robotics and AI. He also owns shares in a number of individual US- and UK-listed companies, including firms in financial services, information technology and consumer discretionary. Additionally, he has invested in US and UK bonds (gilts). A small percentage of his portfolio is allocated to well-known cryptocurrencies.
Role At BrokerListings.com
James is BrokerListings.com’s Head of Content and Research. He oversees the creation and maintenance of all educational guides, broker reviews, and safety resources, working with the site’s various contributors.
He is responsible for shaping the BrokerListings.com’s editorial standards, keeping information about listed brokerages accurate, and ensuring content is clear, balanced, and useful for retail traders looking to compare providers.
James also oversees Research, covering the creation of in-house studies and data analysis across various financial topics, from broker complaints to misinformation on social media.
- Years of experience testing brokers: 7
- Total brokers reviewed: 159
- Hours of broker testing: 2660
- Trading platforms and apps tested: 37
- Platform and app screenshots and recordings captured: 1260
- Number of trades placed: 810
- Customer support queries submitted: 420
- Broker T&Cs audited: 129
- Regulatory licenses checked: 360
- Trading scams and broker clones investigated: 310
Expertise
James Barra specializes in:
- Broker Dealers
- Online Trading Platforms
- Forex Brokers
- Stock Brokers
- Forex Trading
- Stock Trading
- CFD Trading
- Financial Regulation
- Broker Regulators
- Trading Software
- Forex Scams
- Financial Ponzi Schemes
Academic Background
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