Hugo’s Way vs eToro

Hugo's Way vs eToro Comparison Table 2024
Hugo's Way	eToro
Review 1.5	Review 4.1

Hugo's Way is a true ECN brokerage, offering 160+ assets on the MT4 platform. Traders benefit from a low $10 minimum deposit requirement, 24/7 customer support and generous leverage up to 1:500. Hugo's Way is an unregulated broker based offshore in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.	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.
Customer Reviews
	4 Based on 2 eToro customer reviews
Comment by Reviewer
"After exploring the platform myself, I think Hugo's Way is going to be best for new or experienced MT4 traders who are comfortable with Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals. That said, I am hesitant about the lack of robust regulatory oversight."	"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."
Pros
I was glad to see the MT4 platform with flexible desktop, web and mobile access, plus an unlimited demo account for those who want to practice strategies continuously Experienced traders will appreciate the generous leverage up to 1:500 with no trading restrictions on strategies I'm pleased with the low minimum deposit requirement of $10 (equivalent in BTC), which ideal for novice investors or those on a budget I'm a fan of the 24/7 live chat alongside an email address and FAQ help section to help new traders get started quickly	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
Cons
I would urge traders to be cautious since Hugo's Way is an unregulated brand, registered offshore in the Seychelles I find the overall market offering is very uncompetitive compared to other brands, with only 160+ assets on offer There are also no additional trading tools such as VPS or copy trading for those looking to broaden their trading experience It's a shame that deposits can only be made via Bitcoin or credit/debit card with higher minimum deposit requirements for using card	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
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, Cryptos, Futures, Commodities	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Futures, Commodities, Bonds
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$10	$50
Trading Platforms
MT4	eToro Web CopyTrader TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Mastercard Visa Wire Transfer	Debit Card iDeal Klarna Neteller PayPal Przelewy24 Rapid Transfer Skrill Sofort Swift Trustly Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	$10
Regulator
	FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA, FSRA, MFSA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	1%
STP Account
Yes	Yes
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
Yes	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	Yes
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	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
iOS App Rating
	4.8
Auto Trading
	Automate your trades via CopyTrader - follow profitable traders. Open and close trades automatically when they do.
Copy Trading
No	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.
Social Trading
No	Yes
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	Yes
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$10
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
	USD
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Deutsche Boerse Euronext Japan Exchange Group New York Stock Exchange	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
Commodities
Gold Natural Gas	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
CFD Trading
My tests found 200+ CFDs across six asset classes such as forex, crypto and stocks with leverage up to 1:500. The broker has a low minimum deposit requirement of $10 so new and budget-conscious CFD traders can get started easily.	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.
Leverage
1:500
FTSE Spread
0.77	1.5
GBPUSD Spread
1.2	1.9
Oil Spread
0.87	0.05
Stocks Spread
	0.57 (Apple)
Forex Trading
Hugo's Way offers a good selection of 50+ major, minor and crosses with leverage up to 1:500 on the MT4 terminal. I was glad to see micro lot (0.01) trading available, as well as hedging, scalping and news trading strategies.	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.
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
1.2	1.9
EURUSD Spread
0.5	0.9
EURGBP Spread
0.4	1.3
Assets
55	55
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
I was impressed with the 35 crypto pairs on offer 24/7 on the MT4 terminal. Some of my favorites are available including BCH/BTC, ETH/BTC and BTC/USD with leverage up to 1:100. Traders also benefit from Bitcoin deposit options, though this might feel restricting for some.	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
Spread
Variable	BTC 1%
Coins
BTC BCH BIT DASH DOGE EDO EOS ETH QTUM ETP IOTA USDT LTC NEO OMG ETC SAN TRX XMR IOST XRP ZEC	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
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	Yes
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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