Independent broker researchIssue 019Vol. IV
019Vol. IVMay 15, 2026
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Senior Broker Analyst

Ethan James

Biography

Ethan James is the most experienced broker analyst on the InvestorTrip desk, with fifteen years of professional experience. He previously held a senior-analyst role at a major European forex broker and now works as an independent consultant advising retail traders on broker selection.

His coverage focuses on the comparative analysis of spreads, commissions, and operating terms across brokers. He holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) from the University of Oxford.

Credentials
  • BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), University of Oxford
  • 15 years of financial-services experience
  • Former senior analyst at a major European forex broker
  • Independent broker-selection consultant
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