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eToro built its business on social and copy trading and has since become a multi-asset platform covering stocks, crypto and CFDs. Its parent company is listed on Nasdaq.
Serving you from: eToro (Seychelles) Ltd — FSA Seychelles #SD076 Tier 3 (offshore)
Strengths
- Copy trading is built into the platform
- FCA, CySEC and ASIC licences in the group
- Parent company listed on Nasdaq
Weaknesses
- Only its own platform; no MetaTrader
- Forex spreads are wider than specialist forex brokers
- Withdrawal and currency conversion fees apply
Best for: Beginners who want to copy other traders rather than trade forex actively.
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Key facts
- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- Israel
- Publicly listed
- NASDAQ: ETOR
- Group regulators
- FCA, CySEC, ASIC, ADGM FSRA, FSA Seychelles
- Min. deposit
- $50
- Platforms
- Own platform
- Execution
- Market maker
- Copy trading
- Yes
- Islamic account
- Yes
- Demo account
- Yes
Regulation and legal entities
A broker brand is usually several companies. The one you open an account with decides your leverage limit, whether you have negative balance protection, and which compensation scheme, if any, covers you.
| Legal entity | Regulator | Licence no. | Max. leverage | Our check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eToro (UK) Ltd United Kingdom · FSCS up to £85,000 | FCA Tier 1 | 583263 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| eToro (Europe) Ltd Cyprus · ICF up to €20,000 | CySEC Tier 2 | 109/10 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| eToro AUS Capital Limited Australia | ASIC Tier 1 | 491139 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| eToro (ME) Limited United Arab Emirates | ADGM FSRA Tier 2 | 220073 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| eToro (Seychelles) Ltd Seychelles | FSA Seychelles Tier 3 (offshore) | SD076 | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
Accounts and fees
Spreads we measured
We have not measured live spreads for this broker yet. Until we do, cost does not count towards its rating.
Platforms and execution
eToro offers Own platform. Execution model as described by the broker: Market maker.
Deposits and withdrawals
We have not run our own deposit and withdrawal test with this broker yet. When we do, the log appears here with dates and times.
Country availability
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Not accepted, according to the broker: United States.
Alternatives with a shared regulator
| Broker | Trust Score | Your entity & regulator | Min. deposit | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets Since 1989 · LSE: CMCX | 91/99 | FCA #173730 CMC Markets UK plc | $0 | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit CMC MarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Interactive Brokers Since 1978 · NASDAQ: IBKR | 91/99 | CFTC/NFA #0258600 Interactive Brokers LLC | $0 | Own platform, TradingView | Review Visit Interactive BrokersOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| City Index Since 1983 · NASDAQ: SNEX (parent) | 89/99 | FCA #446717 StoneX Financial Ltd | — | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit City IndexOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
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Frequently asked questions
Is eToro regulated?
eToro operates through 5 legal entities in our database, holding licences or registrations with: FCA, CySEC, ASIC, ADGM FSRA, FSA Seychelles. Which entity you sign up with depends on where you live, and so does the protection you get. Check the licence number on the regulator's own register before you deposit.
What is the minimum deposit at eToro?
eToro advertises a minimum first deposit of $50 on its entry-level account. The amount can differ by entity, account type and payment method.
Which trading platforms does eToro offer?
eToro offers: Own platform. Platform availability can vary between its entities.
Is eToro a safe broker?
No broker is risk-free. Our Global Trust Score for eToro is 56 out of 99. The score reflects the regulator tier of the entity that serves you, the group's other licences, company structure and track record. It says nothing about whether trading will be profitable for you.