Markets.com vs eToro

Markets.com vs eToro Comparison Table 2023
Markets.com Review 2023	eToro Review 2023
Review 4.4	Review 4.1
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
Markets.com is a respected broker, offering multi-asset trading opportunities through CFDs or spread betting (UK only). Established in 2008, the brand has an impressive 4.3 million registered customers and is overseen by trusted regulators, including the FCA, ASIC and CySEC. 79.1% of retail accounts lose money.	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.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 79.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your 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.
Comment by Reviewer
"We recommend Markets.com for active traders looking for a regulated broker with low fees and fast execution speeds of 82ms. We also think beginners will enjoy the in-house platform with its user-friendly interface, clear navigation and dynamic charts."	"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
Our team rate the easy-to-use platform with its modern design, powerful technical analysis and custom alerts CFD and spread-betting opportunities on multiple asset classes including forex, stocks, ETFs, bonds and indices Trusted broker with oversight from tier-one regulators including the FCA, CySEC and ASIC Excellent educational content including podcasts, webinars and financial market videos No deposit/withdrawal charges, account registration or order admin costs Good customer support with responses in Traders can access the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 software Low minimum deposit of $100	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
Payment method restrictions in some countries Traders in the US, Canada and Japan not accepted Customer support is not available on the weekend No automated trading capabilities No copy trading software	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 Trading Platform 2020 - FXScouts Runner Up - Best FX Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com Best Forex Provider 2017 - UK Forex Awards Best FX Platform 2017 - UK Forex Awards	Best of Show Award 2012 - Finovate Europe Most Innovative Trading Platform 2010 - World Finance Awards Best Trading Software 2011 - World Finance Awards
Instruments
CFDs on Currencies, Shares, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, FTFs and Bonds, Spread Betting (UK Only)	Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$10
Trading Platforms
Markets.com Web/App Platform MT4 MT5	TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card iDeal Neteller PayPal Skrill Sofort Wire Transfer	Debit Card iDeal Klarna Neteller POLi Rapid Transfer Skrill Sofort Swift Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	$10
Regulator
FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSC	FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	1%
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	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
Yes	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android	iOS, Android & Windows
Auto Trading
	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
Trading Insights	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	Yes
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Yes	No
Inactivity Fee
$10	$10
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP ZAR SEK NOK DKK PLN CZK AED	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
Copper Corn Cotton Gold Natural Gas Oil Palladium Silver Soybeans Wheat	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
Markets.com offers an excellent variety of CFDs covering popular asset classes. Margin rates are competitive and the educational resources compare well to rivals and will appeal to beginners.	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
FTSE Spread
2 pips	1.5 pt
GBPUSD Spread
1.3 pips (var)	2 pips
Oil Spread
0.05	5 pts
Stocks Spread
4 pips	0.24% Var
Forex Trading
Markets.com offers major, minor and exotic currency pairs available to trade as contracts for difference (CFDs) or spread betting (UK customers only). Spreads are competitive starting from 0.6 pips on the EUR/USD.	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
Markets.com operate MarketsX – the bespoke platform, both on WebTrader and mobile applications. The app, available on android and iOS has been downloaded over a million times.	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
1.3 pips (var)	2 pips
EURUSD Spread
0.70 pips (var)	1.5 pips
EURGBP Spread
1.0 pip (var)	1.5 pips
Assets
67	49
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
Open long or short positions 24/7 on 25+ popular digital currencies including Ripple, Bitcoin, Neo and Monera. We rate the feature-rich platform for analyzing crypto markets. Leverage is capped at 1:2 for EU traders.	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
BTC 88.94 (USD), ETH 5 (USD)	BTC 1%, ETH 2%
Coins
BTC BCH DASH ETH LTC XRP TRON BAT NEO ADA	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
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 79.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your 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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