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eToro: A multi-asset trading platform, tailored for all levels
Designed for people who love investing, eToro stands as the ultimate hub for every investor’s journey, regardless of their level of expertise.
Founded in 2007, the platform proudly serves over 38 million users across more than 75 countries, offering access to more than 7,000 financial instruments.
Equipped with powerful pro-level tools, unique products, and a user-friendly interface, eToro is more than just a trading platform; it’s a vibrant community where every member finds their place.
From beginners to experienced investors, eToro’s members share insights and build on each other’s success. At eToro, investors can copy each other’s positions in real-time and potentially earn money by joining the Popular Investor program.
eToro also offers a full range of learning materials, establishing itself as a one-stop-shop suited for all skill levels. The collective knowledge of the community and the variety of instruments and trading tools make eToro a platform where anyone can find unique features to help them trade.
A world of trading opportunities
With a US$50 entry bar and a straightforward onboarding process, eToro brings the markets closer to traders than ever before. eToro’s diverse offering includes stocks, cryptocurrencies, currencies (CFDs), commodities (CFDs), indices (CFDs), commodities, ETFs and Smart Portfolios, as well as CopyTrading.
Stocks
eToro offers a wide variety of over 6,000 stocks from 20 exchanges worldwide. At eToro, you can trade stocks as underlying assets, CFDs and ETFs.
- The ability to purchase fractions of shares, enabling investors to invest in stocks without buying the full stock.
- Buying a stock on eToro by opening a BUY (long), non-leveraged position, means investing in the underlying asset where dividends can be paid in proportion to the number of stocks owned.
- Leveraged positions and Short (SELL) are executed as CFDs.
- Free access to TipRanks’ expert stock analysis
0% Commission on ETFs
With eToro, you can invest in a wide range of ETFs with 0% commission. It’s a cost-effective way to diversify your portfolio.
Forex
Currency trading on eToro allows you to buy and sell a range of more than 50 international currency pairs. eToro’s easy-to-use platform, the competitive fees and the availability of trading tutorials and tools makes it a great place to trade foreign currencies.
- Competitive fees
- Great trading and risk management tools such as the trading stop-loss
- Get input and discuss markets with the eToro community, and follow or copy experienced currency traders.
- Buy or sell currencies with or without using leverage via CFD.
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Commodities
eToro’s platform enables traders and investors to trade more than 40 commodities via CFDs, including: gold, silver, natural gas, oil and more.
- A variety of leverage options are available depending on the underlying asset.
- eToro also offers some ETFs that track commodities, and stocks of various companies which produce commodities.
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Indices
eToro offers 24 options for trading major indices in the US, Europe and Asia.
- Buy or sell indices via CFDs with or without using leverage.
- Trade and invest in the major global and local markets.
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eToro Crypto
eToro offers over 120 cryptocurrencies, 14 crypto crosses* and innovative tools that you won’t find anywhere else. eToro Crypto offers an all-round crypto solution: a trading platform and a wallet*, all with a Fintech leaser you can trust. You can open a crypto position with $10.
- You can trade crypto through a variety of CryptoPortfolios, managed by eToro’s Investment Committee.
- Ability to copy a variety of Popular Investors who trade crypto.
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*restrictions apply
Real and CFD Crypto
When opening long (BUY) crypto positions on eToro without using leverage (be aware of the risks associated with leverage, since it can multiply both profits and losses), the crypto is purchased and held by eToro on the user’s behalf. Short (SELL) and leveraged positions opened for cryptocurrencies on eToro are executed using CFDs (reminder, crypto CFDs are not available in the UK).
In addition, there are over 60 crypto-related assets available for trade on eToro. This means that users can trade two different types of cryptocurrencies against each other. By default, the US dollar is the fiat currency that all cryptocurrencies are paired against for trading.
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Smart Portfolios
Smart Portfolios are innovative, long-term investment portfolios, created and periodically rebalanced by eToro analysts around a certain theme. Each with its own unique investment strategy, Smart Portfolios are a convenient and diversified way to access major market trends shaping our world today, without paying portfolio management fees. There are more than 100 Smart Portfolios of three different types:
- Top Trader Smart Portfolios, which comprises the best-performing traders on eToro, according to a predefined strategy.
- Market Smart Portfolios, which bundles together a select combination of instruments, according to a predefined theme.
- Partner Smart Portfolios, which have been created by our partners. Examples are: TipRanks, a stock analyst software company, WeSave, a French robo-advisor and Meitav Dash, a multibillion-dollar investment company.
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So much more than instruments
Social Trading
eToro pioneered social trading back in 2010 and is now one of the largest social trading communities in the world. eToro enables 38+ million users around the world to communicate, share thoughts, knowledge and ideas about the financial markets on its feed.
CopyTrader™
CopyTrading is a groundbreaking social trading feature introduced by eToro in 2010. It offers added value to any type of trader — ranging from easy exchange and access to information, to the ability to copy fellow traders, to the opportunity of joining the Popular Investor Program and earning monthly payments from being copied.
- Users can automatically copy top-performing traders.
- Users can copy many traders simultaneously.
- Users can stop the copy, pause it, and add or remove funds at any time.
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Pro Tools for Traders
ETF Data Insights
- Expense Ratio: Annual cost paid for owning a mutual fund or an ETF.
- Prospectus Link: A document provided by the company offering the ETF, containing information relevant for potential investors.
- Annualized Return Chart: An ETF return table displaying its annual returns over different time periods.
Economic Calendar
eToro’s Economic Calendar tracks all important dates for stocks and ETFs, providing information on a wide array of market events, from earnings reports and dividend payments to key economic indicators.
TradingView charts
Designed for technical analysis, eToro’s Advanced Charts present a comprehensive display of market trends. With over 100 indicators ranging from Bollinger Bands to RSI, these charts offer precise information on the price movements of various assets.
One-Click Trading
The One-Click Trading feature on eToro lets traders instantly open positions, allowing quick action with pre-set parameters.
eToro Club
eToro offers a Club Membership Program with multiple tiers—Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum+, and Diamond—designed to provide traders with enhanced benefits as they progress. Membership in the eToro Club comes with a variety of perks, including lower trading fees, priority customer support, exclusive market analysis, and invitations to special events. As traders move up the tiers, they gain access to additional features such as dedicated account managers and the ability to earn interest on uninvested cash balances. This program is tailored to reward active traders and long-term investors, offering them valuable tools and insights to enhance their trading experience.
Popular Investor Program
The Popular Investor Program allows traders to monetise their strategies s and earn up to a 1.5% annual fee in Assets Under Management (AUM).
- Traders must qualify for the Popular Investor program which includes responsible trading, low-risk scores and a minimum investment track record.
- eToro provides the tools and support to help Popular Investors grow their AUM, and thus, their earnings, which we augment by featuring them on the platform, in blog posts and other marketing campaigns.
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$100K virtual eToro account
eToro users can practise their trading and explore the eToro platform for free with a 100K virtual account.
- Follow each instrument’s real-time trends with advanced analysis tools.
- Experiment with different risk levels by applying leverage, stop-loss and take-profit.
- Connect with top traders from all over the world and copy their portfolios.
- Try eToro’s ready-made thematic portfolios.
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Money Management Tools
Interest on Balance
eToro offers an “Interest on Balance” program that allows eligible clients to earn up to 4.3 % annual interest on their uninvested cash balances. The interest rates and eligibility criteria vary depending on the client’s location and account type.
To activate this feature, clients need to log in to their eToro account, navigate to the eToro Club dashboard, and switch the “Interest on Balance” setting from “Disabled” to “Active.” Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly.
Terms and conditions apply
Multi-Currency Trading
eToro primarily operates in USD, meaning all trades are executed in US dollars by default. However, to cater to international traders, eToro offers multi-currency options through eToro Money, allowing users to hold, deposit, and withdraw funds in EUR and GBP. This helps reduce conversion fees when funding accounts or withdrawing money. When trading stocks or crypto, funds from an eToro Money account in EUR or GBP are converted to USD without additional fees, making transactions more cost-effective. However, CFDs, CopyTrading, and Smart Portfolios still require USD, meaning conversion fees apply.
eToro Money
The eToro Money Account offers traders a convenient way to manage their funds, including access to a dedicated eToro debit card (available in select regions). This feature allows for free deposits and withdrawals, eliminating unnecessary transaction fees. With multi-currency capabilities, users can hold and transfer funds in different currencies, making it particularly beneficial for traders operating in non-USD currencies. By using eToro Money, traders can reduce conversion fees when funding their accounts or making withdrawals, ultimately enhancing cost efficiency and improving their overall trading experience. Additionally, instant fund transfers between eToro accounts provide seamless accessibility for active traders.
Recurring Investments
Recurring investments on eToro offer a convenient way to help potentially grow your portfolio over time by automatically investing a set amount in stocks, ETFs, or crypto at regular intervals. It’s a great tool for building consistent investing habits, taking some of the stress out of timing the market.
Stocks and Shares ISA (Only available in the UK)
A Stocks and Shares ISA on eToro is a simple, tax-efficient way for UK investors to grow their money. It allows users to invest in a variety of assets—like stocks and ETFs—while keeping more of their profits, thanks to its tax-friendly structure.
Your capital is at risk. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances. Other fees apply. Holding period & terms apply. UK residents only.
Keeping users updated
eToro believes that knowledge is power, and that the more knowledge our users have, the better they trade. Therefore, eToro keeps our users educated and informed about the financial markets with daily blogs, daily market updates, notifications, social media posts and more.
eToro’s news feed
The news feed on eToro is a personalised social news feed incorporating elements from the worlds of social media and the markets. It helps users to follow the financial events and traders they like, interact with fellow members of the eToro community, open discussions and much more.
- Similar to other social networks, users can post their own updates, tag instruments or people, share posts to their feed, comment on others’ posts and gradually create a feed that is tailor-made to their trading and investing interests.
- Users receive notifications when a user they are copying writes a new post, an asset on their watchlist becomes volatile and many other important updates. Notifications appear both on the web platform and as push notifications straight to their mobile device.
Education
eToro Academy
The eToro Academy provides all of the resources needed to learn how to be successful in trading and investing, in an enjoyable way. You can find beginner and advanced videos on all types of financial assets and investing subjects, and 101 courses with a summer school! Check podcasts, explainer videos and guides to get the information you need on any market subject.
Basic eToro Facts
Number of users: Over 38 million
Available languages: 19
Broker regulated by the following agencies: FCA (UK), ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), GFSC (Gibraltar)
Leverage limitations for ESMA clients:
30:1 for major currency pairs (such as EUR/USD)
20:1 for non-major currency pairs (such as EUR/NZD), gold and major indices
10:1 for commodities with the exception of gold and non-major equity indices
5:1 for individual equities and other reference values
2:1 for cryptocurrency
Be aware of the risks associated with leverage; it can multiply both profits and losses.
Leverage limitations for ASIC clients:
Up to 20:1 for certain instruments
Be aware of the risks associated with leverage; it can multiply both profits and losses.
Total number of assets: Over 7,000
Number of assets by category: Indices 20+, Currencies 50+, Stocks 6,000+, Commodities 40+, ETF 700+, Cryptocurrencies 120+
Minimum first deposit amount: US$50 (minimum first deposit amount per country)
Minimum withdrawal amount: US$30
Withdrawal Fee: $5
Deposit and withdrawal options: Credit/ Debit cards, Paypal, Neteller, Rapid Transfer, Ideal, Klarna/Sofor Banking, Bank Transfer, Online Banking-Trustly, POLi, Przelewy24, Payoneer, SKRILL. Credit Card and Paypal are not available in the UK.
Trading Glossary
Annual General Meeting (AGM): A meeting conducted annually where the members of an organisation gather to discuss and vote on key issues. Public companies hold annual general meetings for shareholders.
Annualised return: A measure of how much an investment has increased on average each year, during a specific time period. The annualised return is calculated as a geometric average to show what the compounded annual return would look like.
Arbitrage: The process of simultaneous buying and selling of an asset from different platforms, exchanges or locations, to cash in on the price difference.
Ask: The lowest price at which a seller will sell the stock at any given time.
Averaging down: An investment strategy that involves a stock owner purchasing additional shares of a previously initiated investment after the price has dropped. The second purchase will result in a decrease in the average price at which the investor purchased the stock.
Averaging up: An investment strategy that involves a stock owner purchasing additional shares of a previously initiated investment after the price has risen.
Balance sheet: A document summarising a company’s assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity at a specific point in time.
Bear market: A bear market is defined by a prolonged drop in investment prices. It generally indicates a broad market index falling by 20% or more from its most recent high.
Bid: The highest price a buyer will pay to buy a specified number of shares of a stock at any given time.
Blockchain: A shared, immutable, decentralised and public digital ledger that is used to record transactions across many computers in a way that the record cannot be altered retroactively without the alteration of all subsequent blocks and the consensus of the network.
Blue-chip stocks: Shares of an established, profitable and well-recognised corporation. Blue chips have a large market capitalisation, are listed on a major stock exchange, and have a history of reliable growth and dividend payments.
Bull market: A bull market is defined by a prolonged rise in investment prices.
Cash flow statement: A financial statement that summarises the movement of cash and cash equivalents (CCE), that come in and go out of a company.
CFD: An agreement between a trader (you) and the broker (e.g., eToro) to exchange the difference between the price of an asset at the opening and closing of the trade. It is a popular financial tool that allows investors to potentially benefit from price movements without owning the actual asset.
Close: The price of the last trade at the end of a trading day.
Cold and hot storage: Cold storage refers to holding cryptocurrency offline in a secure hardware wallet, while hot storage refers to storing cryptocurrency on a device connected to the Internet, such as an exchange.
Day trading: The practice of buying and selling financial instruments on the same trading day.
Decentralised: A system or network that is not controlled by a single entity, but instead is distributed across a number of nodes.
Dividend: A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional shares.
Earnings report: A report released by a company that details its financial performance over a given period, including revenue, expenses, and profits.
ETF: Exchange-Traded Fund, which is a type of investment fund that is traded on a stock exchange like a stock.
Exchange: A marketplace where financial instruments, such as stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies, are bought and sold.
Execution: The process of completing a trade or order, which may involve buying or selling an asset at a specific price.
FIAT: A term used to describe government-issued currency.
Forex: Short for “foreign exchange,” which is the market for trading currencies.
Futures: A financial contract in which the buyer agrees to purchase an asset at a future date for a predetermined price.
High: The highest price of a financial instrument reached during a given period.
HODL: A term used in the cryptocurrency community to describe holding on to cryptocurrency for the long term, rather than selling it for short-term gains.
Income statement: A financial statement that details a company’s revenues, expenses, and profits over a given period.
Index: A group of stocks or other financial instruments that represent a particular market or sector.
Interest: The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed.
IPO: Initial Public Offering, which is the first time a company offers its stock to the public.
Leverage: The use of borrowed money to increase the potential return on an investment.
Long: A position in which an investor owns an asset with the expectation that its value will increase.
Low: The lowest price of a financial instrument reached during a given period.
Margin: The amount of money an investor borrows from a broker in order to make an investment.
Market cap: The total value of all outstanding shares of a company’s stock, calculated by multiplying the current stock price by the number of outstanding shares.
Order: An instruction given by an investor to buy or sell a financial instrument at a specific price.
Penny stock: A stock that trades at a low price, typically less than $5 per share.
Portfolio: A collection of investments held by an individual or institution.
Public and private keys: A pair of cryptographic keys that are used to authenticate transactions in a cryptocurrency network.
Quote: The current market price of a financial instrument.
Rally: A period of sustained price increases in a financial instrument or market.
Sector: A group of companies that operate in a similar industry.
Share market: A marketplace where stocks and other financial instruments are bought and sold.
Short: A position in which an investor borrows an asset with the expectation that its value will decrease, allowing the investor to buy it back at a lower price and profit from the difference.
Short squeeze: A phenomenon in financial markets where a sharp rise in the price of an asset forces traders who previously sold short to close out their positions.
Spread: The difference or gap between two prices, rates, or yields. One common use of “spread” is the bid-ask spread, which is the gap between the bid (from buyers), and the ask (from sellers), price of a security or asset.
Stop-loss: A type of order that investors or traders use to limit their potential losses in the stock market. It works by automatically selling a security when its price reaches a certain level, known as the stop price.
Take-profit: A take-profit order (T/P) is a type of limit order that specifies the exact price at which to close out an open position for a profit. If the price of the security does not reach the limit price, the take-profit order does not get filled.
Tax report: A form or forms filed with a tax authority that reports income, expenses, and other pertinent tax information. Tax returns allow taxpayers to calculate their tax liability, schedule tax payments, or request refunds for the overpayment of taxes.
Trading alert: A notification that an asset on your watchlist displays volatility.
Trailing stop loss: A trailing stop loss order adjusts the stop price at a fixed percent or number of points below or above the market price of a stock.
Volatility: The rate at which the price of an instrument increases or decreases for a given set of returns.
Volume: Volume is simply the amount of asset traded in a particular stock, index, or other investment over a specific period of time.
Yield: Yield refers to how much income an investment generates, separate from the principal. Yield is often expressed as a percentage, based on either the investment’s market value or purchase price.