What it is
eToro offers stocks, ETFs and crypto with a social layer where users can copy other investors' portfolios. Stock trading is commission-free in many regions; spreads and other fees apply.
Who it suits
Retail investors who want stocks and crypto in one app with social features.
Regulation and protection
Regulated entities in the UK (FCA), EU (CySEC), Australia (ASIC) and US.
How it charges
No commission on real stocks and ETFs in most regions, but a spread on trades, a currency conversion fee on deposits and withdrawals, a withdrawal fee and an inactivity fee after a year without logging in. Crypto trades carry a percentage fee.
Getting started
Open an account online with ID verification, deposit by card or bank transfer and start with a virtual portfolio if you like. Products available depend on which eToro entity regulates you.
At a glance
- Stock commission
- Commission-free (fees apply)
- ISA / tax wrapper
- Varies by country
- Fractional shares
- Yes
- Crypto
- Yes
- Headquarters
- Tel Aviv / London
- Founded
- 2007
Strengths
- Stocks, ETFs and crypto together
- Copy trading
- Wide country coverage
Watch for
- Spreads, FX and withdrawal fees
- Products vary by regulator
Readers ask2 questions answered
Is eToro commission-free?
Stock and ETF trades are commission-free in many regions, but spreads, FX conversion, withdrawal and inactivity fees apply.
Is copy trading safe?
It carries the same market risk as the trader you copy, plus the risk of their strategy changing. Past performance is not a guide.
Run the numbers before you sign up
How it comparesIts standing in 2 comparisons
Best for stocks and crypto together
- Stock commission
- Commission-free (fees apply) 1 provider in this comparison
- ISA / tax wrapper
- Varies by country 1 provider in this comparison
- Fractional shares
- Yes 3 of them share this
- Crypto
- Yes 1 provider in this comparison
Best for copying other investors
- Stock commission
- Commission-free (fees apply) 1 provider in this comparison
- ISA / tax wrapper
- Varies by country 1 provider in this comparison
- Fractional shares
- Yes 6 of them share this
- Crypto
- Yes 3 of them share this
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