eToro
EU / ESMAA broker best suited for those who want to invest and copy strategies or portfolios in a simple environment, rather than as a platform for highly technical trading.
Scope
EU / ESMA if the client operates with eToro (Europe) Ltd, regulated by CySEC.
Ideal for
Basic users looking for a simple, visual, multi-asset platform, useful for ETFs, gold, stocks and thematic/copy portfolios.
Pros
- Good multi-asset experience; very user friendly
- Useful for those who want to trade ETFs, gold and investment instruments with an immediate interface
- Strong on copy trading; interesting for thematic portfolios / Smart Portfolios
To consider
- The simplicity comes with a fee structure to take into account; costs can generally be higher than on more technical, articulated platforms
- For EU retail clients, leverage on CFDs is reduced
