eToro versus ActivTrades

The seven-plugin update for MT4/MT5 at ActivTrades provides traders with a competitive edge. The cutting-edge proprietary trading platform at ActivTrades features market sentiment, hedging, and quality trading charts. Advanced algorithmic traders can connect to the superb ActivTrades technology infrastructure via API, and ActivTrades also has a dedicated institutional division.

eToro caters to 25M+ active traders, primarily via its CopyTrader, CopyPortfolios, and in-house managed thematic investment portfolios. It is a leader in social trading and home to one of the most active trading communities. The eToro Academy, eToro Plus, and the Bull Club provide beginners with a high-quality educational portal. The eToro club rewards active traders.

We have conducted an in-depth review of ActivTrades and eToro to determine which presents the better overall choice and which traders will benefit the most at either broker.

• Features and Platforms
• Available Markets
• Typical Spreads and Fees
• Security and Trust
• eToro versus ActivTrades - Verdict

Features and Platforms

Features & Platforms	ActivTrades (visit site)	eToro (visit site)
Headquarter:	UK	Israel
Established :	2001	2007
Retail Loss Rate:	81.00%	Undisclosed
Regulation:
Minimum Deposit:	$10	$10 - $10,000
Demo Account:
Managed Account:
Islamic Account:
Inactivity Fee	£10 monthly after one year	$10 monthly after 12 months
Deposit Fee:	Yes + Third-Party	Third-Party
Withdrawal Fee	Yes + Third-Party	Yes + Third-Party
Funding Methods:	6	10
MT4:
MT5:
cTrader:
Proprietary Platform:
Automated Trading:
Social / Copy Trading:
MT4/MT5 Add-ons:
Guaranteed Stop Loss:
Negative Balance Protection:
Bonuses and Promotions:
Unique Feature One:	Superb technology infrastructure	Large trading community
Unique Feature Two:	Excellent education	Copy-trading platform
Broker Offers:	See what ActivTrades offers	See what eToro offers

Noteworthy:

ActivTrades provides one-on-one training sessions, while eToro continues its expansion into the cryptocurrency sector with the launch of an NFT fund.

Available Markets

Both brokers maintain a balanced choice of trading instruments, where ActivTrades lists 1,000+ assets versus 3,300+ at eToro. The currency selection is average at both, but eToro provides a broad choice of cryptocurrencies. eToro also takes the lead with its equity and ETFs asset selection and provides direct share dealing for long-term investors.

Typical Spreads and Fees

ActivTrades and eToro maintain a commission-free Forex cost structure, where the former shows minimum costs of $5.00 per lot versus 10.00 at the latter. Unleveraged buy-only equity trading remains commission-free at eToro, while CFD trading costs are 10% cheaper than ActivTrades, where high-volume traders can lower fees via a rebate program.