eToro vs Futu

eToro vs Futu Comparison Table 2023
eToro	Futu
Review 4.1	Review 2.7
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted
eToro is a top-rated multi-asset platform which offers both investing in 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. Crypto Trading is offered via eToro USA LLC; Investments are subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. CFDs are not available in the US 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.	Futu is a NASDAQ-listed brokerage established in 2012. The fintech firm offers multi-asset trading opportunities on two proprietary platforms; Futubull and moomoo. Futu holds licenses with 20+ authorities including the ASIC, NFA and SFC. An impressive 15 million customers trade with Futu.
76% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading with this provider. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.
Comment by Reviewer
"eToro is a great pick for traders who want to trade CFDs with copy trading and other social investing features. The brand is hugely respected with a string of awards and strong regulatory oversight."	"Futu is best for investing in Hong Kong, Chinese and US stock markets with transparent pricing. The broker is trustworthy with strong regulatory oversight and multiple awards."
Pros
25M+ user community Interest up to 5.35% on idle funds Industry-leading copy trading app Commission-free stock trading Islamic/Halal-friendly account Good user reviews and app rankings Low minimum deposit requirement Multiple orders including take profits Digital wallet with multiple currencies Trustworthy and award-winning company Comprehensive online training academy Demo account with access to virtual funds	Reputable brokerage listed on the NASDAQ and registered with tier-one regulators Extensive list of investments including stocks, options, ETFs, warrants, bonds and IPOs Transparent pricing model with no commission fees to trade HK stocks & ETFs and free market data Easy-to-use proprietary trading platform with desktop software, browser compatibility and a mobile app Regulated worldwide with segregated client funds, ISO27001 security credentials and investor compensation schemes Investor backing from several corporations including Tencent Holdings NiuNiu community-based platform with NiuNiu Classroom education access Pre-IPO trading hours access
Cons
Fee to withdraw revenue Limited contact methods No guaranteed stop loss No MetaTrader 4 (MT4) or MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platforms Currency conversion fees for account denominations other than USD	Limited number of payment methods with no e-wallets such as Skrill, Neteller or PayPal High minimum deposit requirement of HKD 10,000 or USD 1,500 No live chat support available Forex trading not available No MT4 or MT5 access
Awards
Best of Show Award 2012 - Finovate Europe Most Innovative Trading Platform 2010 - World Finance Awards Best Trading Software 2011 - World Finance Awards	HKEX - Business Innovation Information Vendors 2017 HKEX - Rising Information Vendor of the Year 2016 KPMG - China Leading Fintech 50 (2017/2016) Bloomberg - Best Online Broker 2017 CB Insights - CB Insights’ Fintech 250 (2018/2017)
Instruments
Crypto	Stocks, ETFs, IPOs, CBBCs, iBonds, Options, Warrants
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$10	$1500
Trading Platforms
TradingCentral	Own
Payment Methods
Debit Card iDeal Klarna Neteller POLi Rapid Transfer Skrill Sofort Swift Visa Wire Transfer	Cheque Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$10	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA	SFC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
1%	4.8% - 8.8%
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	No
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 & Windows	iOS & Android
Auto Trading
Automate your trades via Copy Trading - follow profitable traders. Open and close trades automatically when they do.
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
One of the best proprietary platforms currently on the market is the award-winning eToro CopyTrader (at no additional cost for eToro clients). The web-based platform includes a user-friendly and interactive layout and also comes with social features, including a community chat. Copy trading on crypto trades only.
Social Trading
Yes	No
Trade Signals
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
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange 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 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
Commodities
Aluminium Cocoa Coffee Cannabis Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Iron Lead Lithium Livestock Nickel Oil Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
Trade CFDs on over 3,000 assets and enjoy rich market data through integrated TradingView charts. There is also comprehensive free learning tools via the eToro Academy, ideal for beginners. Fees are low and leverage is in line with regulatory requirements, helping to provide a secure trading environment.	CFD trading not offered
FTSE Spread
1.5 pt
GBPUSD Spread
2 pips
Oil Spread
5 pts
Stocks Spread
0.24% Var
Forex Trading
An impressive selection of 52 currencies are tradeable on eToro's proprietary platform and app. Traders can also continuously hone their forex strategies by switching between demo mode and their live account any time.	Forex trading not offered
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
2 pips
EURUSD Spread
1.5 pips
EURGBP Spread
1.5 pips
Assets
49
Currency Indices
USD
Cryptocurrency
eToro leads the way in cryptocurrency trading. The lowest spreads (from 1% for BTC), their own wallet service and the largest number of cryptos to trade in the market. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest.	Crypto trading not offered
Spread
BTC 1%, ETH 2%
Coins
BTC ETH BCH XRP DASH LTC ETC ADA MIOTA XLM EOS NEO ZEC BNB VET
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Review	Review
76% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading with this provider. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.
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