eToro Smart Portfolios – are they decent?

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  • #191043 Reply
    Volatility=Vitctory

      Hello

      Is there an eToro user here that’s dealt in their Smart Portfolios? Are they developed by the eToro team rather than other traders on the platform you can copy? I see a lot of the same metrics like YTD returns, risk score and the like. I’m thinking about the Food Trends and Innovation portfolio.

      eToro Food Trends and Innovation Smart Portfolio

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      • #191237 Reply
        TheCynicalTrader

          Living up to my name, I ain’t been convinced by this gig from eToro. I’ve poured through many of them in the platform and lots don’t post the returns you might be after. Sure the marketing is slick and there’s no management fees but I’ll leave my money on the S&P.

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          Olsoph

            Most are built by the boys at eToro but some are from their partners.

            Things to think about though: 1. they are generally designed more for long term investments than short trading outcomes. 2. the minimum investment is normally 500 USD.

            I don’t know enough about food tech to pass judgement on this specific Smart Portfolio.

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            Christian Harris
            Participant

              eToro Smart Portfolios are investment products that allow you to invest in thematic portfolios managed by eToro’s investment team.

              Unlike copying a Popular Investor (a third-party investor), eToro’s Smart Portfolios are designed to follow specific investment strategies or market trends.

              Instead of picking individual assets, you can choose a Smart Portfolio that aligns with your goals or interests, such as technology, clean energy, crypto, etc.

              PROS:

              Unlike traditional investment funds, Smart Portfolios come with no management fees.

              eToro’s ‘experts’ actively manage the Smart Portfolios, adjusting asset allocation to reflect changing market conditions. In some cases, algorithm-driven strategies are also used to automate adjustments.

              CONS:

              The most significant disadvantage of Smart Portfolios is the lack of customisation.

              While these portfolios offer a ‘professionally’ managed investment option, investors have little control over the individual assets or the specific allocation within the portfolio.

              This means that if an investor has specific preferences or wants to tailor their investments to align with personal risk tolerance, market views, or ethical considerations, they may find the lack of flexibility limiting, especially as the performance of a Smart Portfolio can be significantly affected by broader market conditions beyond the manager’s control.

              Hope that helps?

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              • #191470 Reply
                Volatility=Vitctory

                  Ineresting to get yours guys thoughts, cheers all.

                  The professionally managed options is what I’m after here. I have investments and trades I manage actively but I want to diversify and try some alternative avenues.

                  I’m guessing nobody here has invested in the food tech portfolio??

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                • #191517 Reply
                  Christian Harris
                  Participant

                    No I haven’t, sorry.

                    I tend to invest in better performing strategies than the eToro Smart Portfolios.

                    You’ll probably find that even the SPY and QQQ ETFs do better over the long term.

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                    Volatility=Vitctory

                      Oh really, you don’t think any of them cut the mustard?

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                    • #192019 Reply
                      Christian Harris
                      Participant

                        These eToro Smart Portfolio are an excellent opportunity to align your investment portfolios with specific trends or personal values while seeking potential growth opportunities.

                        Being able to invest in a specific theme, such as ‘renewable energy’ or ‘healthcare innovation,’ rather than a broad sector or market index, is appealing if you want to invest in ‘ethical’ companies, for example.

                        However, after reviewing the eToro selection, I found that many other copy trading options on the platform can better these Smart Portfolios’ returns.

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                      • #192061 Reply
                        Volatility=Vitctory

                          Yeah I have some experience in the supermarket space and particularly online grocers so it’s piqued my interest.

                          I’ve been browsing individual copy traders on the platform after your comments and there are some interesting options there too.

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                          Christian Harris
                          Participant

                            Good luck!

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