Founded
2007 Tel Aviv, Israel
The category leader in copy and social trading, with real stocks and crypto.
eToro is the benchmark for copy and social trading, combining CopyTrader and Smart Portfolios with real stocks, ETFs and crypto under FCA, CySEC and ASIC regulation. Beginner-friendly — with wider FX spreads as the trade-off.
The score, by criterion
eToro is regulated by a broad set of authorities — FCA (UK), CySEC (EU) and ASIC (Australia) among them, plus dedicated US and Abu Dhabi entities. Its multi-entity structure reflects a genuinely global, multi-asset business.
| Regulator | Jurisdiction | Licence / reg. no. | Legal entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCA | United Kingdom | 583263 | eToro (UK) Ltd |
| CySEC | Cyprus (EU) | 109/10 | eToro (Europe) Ltd |
| ASIC | Australia | AFSL 491139 | eToro AUS Capital Limited |
| FSA | Seychelles | SD076 | eToro (Seychelles) Ltd |
| SEC | United States | 8-70212 | eToro USA Securities Inc. |
| ADGM FSRA | Abu Dhabi | 220073 | eToro (ME) Limited |
| MAS | Singapore | CMS101824 | eToro Singapore Pte. Ltd. |
eToro's pricing is spread-based, with EUR/USD from about 1.0 pip — wider than raw-spread brokers, a fair trade for its social features. Real stock and ETF investing is commission-free in supported regions; watch the $5 withdrawal fee and currency-conversion costs.
Everything runs on eToro's own web and mobile platform, built around its social feed and CopyTrader, spanning 3,000+ instruments including real equities and crypto. There is no MetaTrader.
Ideal for beginners and social traders who want to copy others, invest in real stocks and crypto, and learn in a friendly interface. Cost-sensitive, high-frequency forex traders will prefer a raw-spread ECN broker.
Trading forex & CFDs carries a high risk of loss — between 74% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. This is independent editorial analysis, not financial advice or a recommendation to trade. Figures such as spreads and licences were verified as of August 2026 and may change; always confirm current terms and licence status in the regulator's own register.