eToro vs CMTrading

eToro vs CMTrading Comparison Table 2024
eToro	CMTrading
Review 4.1	Review 3.5

eToro is a top-rated multi-asset platform which offers trading services in thousands of CFDs, stocks and cryptoassets. Launched in 2007, the brand has millions of active traders globally and is authorized by tier one regulators, including the FCA and CySEC. The brand is particularly popular for its comprehensive social trading platform. Cryptoasset investing is highly volatile and unregulated in the UK and some EU countries. No consumer protection. Tax on profits may apply. 76% of retail accounts lose money.	CMTrading is one of South Africa's leading online day trading brokers, offering trades with leverage up to 1:1000 on the MetaTrader 4 and browser-based Sirix platforms as well as a bespoke copy trading service. The brokerage launched in 2012 and holds a license with South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).
Customer Reviews
4 Based on 2 eToro customer reviews
Comment by Reviewer
"eToro's social trading platform leads the pack with a terrific user experience and active community chat that can help beginners find opportunities. There are also competitive fees on thousands of CFDs and real stocks, plus excellent rewards for experienced strategy providers."	"CMTrading is a great choice for traders based in South Africa looking to access highly leveraged forex and CFDs, plus copy trading tools and short-term signals."
Pros
The copy trading app facilitates a best-in-class social environment, with an engaging social feed and community chat The broker's services are great for beginners, with commission-free stock trading, a low minimum deposit and an unlimited demo Charts are powered by TradingView and offer strong technical analysis features, including 9 chart types and over 100 indicators There's a comprehensive online training academy with accessible resources, from bitesize articles to comprehensive courses eToro has bolstered its investment offering, most recently with new crypto assets, now offering over 90 digital currencies The web platform and mobile app perform better in user reviews and app rankings than top competitors, including AvaTrade Top copy traders can receive annual payments up to 1.5% of assets under copy in the broker's Popular Investor Program Exciting investment portfolios are available covering traditional market trends as well as tech, crypto and more eToro is a world-renowned brand with top-tier global regulation and a 25M+ user community	The broker supports the powerful MetaTrader 4 platform plus a proprietary Webtrader and a bespoke social trading feature There's a decent array of educational resources for beginners on the online academy Clients can access free short-term forex signals from the broker's platform
Cons
The lack of additional charting platforms like MT4 will reduce the appeal for seasoned day traders accustomed to using third-party software There are no guaranteed stop loss orders which would be a useful risk management feature for beginners There is a $30 minimum withdrawal amount and a $5 fee, which will affect novices with low capital Traders will face currency conversion fees for account denominations other than USD There are limited contact methods aside from the in-platform live chat	Spreads are uncompetitive across accounts compared to competitors The broker's market coverage is limited, including only 100+ stocks There are no additional third-party analysis tools such as AutoChartist
Awards
Best Cryptocurrency Trading Platform 2022 - Finder Education Materials/Program 2022 - Investment Trends Best Copy Trading Platform 2021 - Ultimate Fintech Awards Best Multi-Asset Trading Platform 2021 - Ultimate Fintech Awards Best Stockbroker 2021 - Ultimate Fintech Awards Best Social Trading Platform 2019 - ADVFN International Financial Awards
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Futures, Commodities, Bonds	Forex, CFDs, Indices, Shares, Energies, Metals, Cryptos
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$50	$100
Trading Platforms
eToro Web CopyTrader TradingCentral	CMTrading Webtrader MT4
Payment Methods
Debit Card iDeal Klarna Neteller PayPal Przelewy24 Rapid Transfer Skrill Sofort Swift Trustly Visa Wire Transfer	Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay Finrax M-Pesa Mastercard Neteller Skrill UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$10	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA, FSRA, MFSA	FSCA, FSA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
1%
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
Yes	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	No
Market Maker
Yes	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
App Review
eToro bring their social trading platform to your mobile, enabling you to copy trades, manage your account and invest via Android or iOS. Trade the key forex pairs from the palm of your hand.
Android App Rating
4	4.8
iOS App Rating
4.8	5
Auto Trading
Automate your trades via CopyTrader - follow profitable traders. Open and close trades automatically when they do.	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
eToro continues to deliver one of the best proprietary copy trading platforms on the market, at no additional cost for eToro clients. The web-based platform features a user-friendly and interactive layout and also comes with a community chat, making it a stand-out choice for beginners.	The broker's Copykat solution lets clients watch, copy and replicate the success of others traders. Clients can start mirroring positions once they have opened an account with a $250 minimum payment.
Social Trading
Yes	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$10	$15
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD	USD EUR GBP ZAR
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Korean Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange Nasdaq Nasdaq Nordic & Baltics National Stock Exchange Of India New York Stock Exchange Russell 2000 S&P 500 Shanghai Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange Tokyo Commodity Exchange Taiwan Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index FTSE UK Index Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq
Commodities
Aluminium Cocoa Coffee Cannabis Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Iron Lead Lithium Livestock Natural Gas Nickel Oil Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat Zinc	Coffee Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Oil Silver Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
You can trade CFDs on over 3,000 assets and access rich market data through the integrated TradingView charts. There are also comprehensive free learning tools available for beginners via the eToro Academy, including dedicated CFD trading courses and guides.	Trade CFDs on forex, shares, indices, energies, metals and cryptocurrencies with variable leverage up to 1:200 and floating spreads. Traders can use the popular MetaTrader 4 platform or try the user-friendly, web-based Sirix, which also delivers real-time trading tips and detailed market forecasts.
Leverage
	1:200
FTSE Spread
1.5	35
GBPUSD Spread
1.9	2.6
Oil Spread
0.05	6
Stocks Spread
0.57 (Apple)	0.1
Forex Trading
An above-average selection of 55 currencies are available with reasonable spreads averaging 0.9 pips on EUR/USD during peak hours. Aspiring traders can continuously hone their forex strategies by switching between demo mode and their live account any time, with full access to the broker's 100+ technical indicators.	Trade 50 forex pairs with floating spreads starting from 2+ pips on the regular account through to a minimum of 0.9 pips on premium ECN accounts. Traders benefit from in-depth forex education resources on CMTrader's academy and from daily signals.
Forex App
eToro bring their social trading platform to your mobile, enabling you to copy trades, manage your account and invest via Android or iOS. Trade the key forex pairs from the palm of your hand.
GBPUSD Spread
1.9	2.6
EURUSD Spread
0.9	1.5
EURGBP Spread
1.3	2.6
Assets
55	50
Currency Indices
USD
Cryptocurrency
eToro leads the way in cryptocurrency trading, offering competitive spreads and a fixed 1% commission, plus their own wallet service. The broker offers a vast list of 95+ tokens which is continually being updated. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more	Trade 23 of the most popular cryptocurrency assets, including BTC, ETH and SOL, in CFD pairs with USD and spreads from 0.02. Traders will not own the underlying tokens with these derivatives.
Spread
BTC 1%	From 0.02
Coins
BTC ETH BCH XRP DASH LTC ETC API3 CRO SKL IMX ADA MIOTA XLM EOS NEO TRX ZEC BNB XTZ DOT MKR COMP LINK UNI YFI DOGE AAVE FIL ALGO ATOM MANA APE LRC ENJ BICO BAT BNT OGN MATIC FLR GALA ALICE CHZ HBAR DYDX SOL THETA FTM GRT 1INCH CRV ANKR OXT REN SNX STORJ ZRX CELO SUSHI QNT BAL FET SHIBxM AMP AXS SGB CTSI ENS UMA LUNC FTT SRM LPT KNC ARB RNDR OP LDO	BTC LTC ETH XRP LINK XLM XMR XDG SOL BCH ADA DOT UNI SHIB VET TRX XEM THT BNB MATIC MANA
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
Yes	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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