FBS vs eToro

FBS vs eToro Comparison Table 2023
FBS	eToro
Review 4.3	Review 4.1
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
FBS is an award-winning forex and CFD broker based in Cyprus. The broker has a strong global reputation with authorization from the CySEC and ASIC, amongst others regulators. The brand has clients in over 190 countries, attracted by a diverse range of markets, the reputable MetaTrader platforms, plus trading promotions.	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.
	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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Comment by Reviewer
"FBS is a great choice for traders of all experience levels and budgets with a range of account types and access to both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5."	"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."
Pros
Great choice of account types including crypto, cent and ECN accounts, with decent spreads at 0.7 pips Trusted broker with top-tier licenses, several notable awards and negative balance protection No commission on deposits or withdrawals and low minimum deposits, ideal for beginners NDD technologies ensure fast order execution within 0.4 seconds and no requotes Comprehensive learning section with tailored courses, webinars and trading ideas MT4 and MT5 platforms, plus a proprietary app with accessible 24/7 support	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
Cons
Fewer account types for EU clients Average spreads on some assets No copy trading	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
Awards
Best Customer Service Broker WBO 2022 Most Reliable Forex Broker MENA 2020 Best Social Trading Application MENA 2020 Best Mobile Trading Platform Asia 2020 Best FX Broker Europe 2019 Most Transparent Forex Broker 2018 Best Forex Broker Asia 2018 Best Safety of Client Funds Asia 2015	Best of Show Award 2012 - Finovate Europe Most Innovative Trading Platform 2010 - World Finance Awards Best Trading Software 2011 - World Finance Awards
Instruments
CFDs, forex, indices, shares, commodities, cryptocurrencies	Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$5	$10
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5	TradingCentral
Payment Methods
AstroPay Credit Card Maestro Mastercard Neteller Rapid Transfer Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	Debit Card iDeal Klarna Neteller POLi Rapid Transfer Skrill Sofort Swift Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	$10
Regulator
ASIC, CySEC, FSC, FSCA	FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	1%
STP Account
Yes	Yes
ECN Account
Yes	Yes
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	Yes
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS, Android & Windows
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Automate your trades via Copy Trading - follow profitable traders. Open and close trades automatically when they do.
Copy Trading
No	Yes
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
No	Yes
Trade Signals
MT4 & MT5	Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
Yes	No
Ethical Investing
No	Yes
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$10
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR	USD
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange	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
Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Oil Silver	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
Go long or short on an excellent suite of financial markets with leveraged CFDs. Users can choose between three reliable platforms with fast execution, floating spreads from 1 pip and around the clock customer support.	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.
Leverage
1:30 (EU & Restricted Countries), 1:3000 (Global)
FTSE Spread
From 0.0	1.5 pt
GBPUSD Spread
From 0.6	2 pips
Oil Spread
From 0.0	5 pts
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.24% Var
Forex Trading
Trade 35+ popular majors, minors and exotics with tight spreads. FBS also offers an excellent suite of forex market research and education, including news, courses, and daily analysis.	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 App
The FBS Trader app allows clients to manage their finances and speculate on 44 forex pairs, among other assets. Instant deposits are available, as well as one-click trading. Users can also conduct technical analysis via interactive charting with multiple indicators. The app is free to download from the respective app stores.	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
From 0.6	2 pips
EURUSD Spread
From 0.5	1.5 pips
EURGBP Spread
From 2.1	1.5 pips
Assets
36	49
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
FBS offers trading on crypto/metal, crypto/crypto or crypto/fiat pairs. A strong selection of pairs are available, including BTC/USD. There is also a dedicated crypto account.	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.
Spread
Floating	BTC 1%, ETH 2%
Coins
ADA ALG AVA BAT BCH BNB BTC DOG DOT DSH EOS ETC ETH FIL IOT LNK LTC MKR MTC NEO OMG SHB SOL TRX UNI VEC XLM XMR XRPZEC	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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