VT Markets vs eToro

VT Markets vs eToro Comparison Table 2024
VT Markets	eToro
Review 4	Review 4.1

Founded in 2015, VT Markets maintains its position as a top Australian multi-asset CFD broker. With 1000+ tradeable instruments and support for the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms, this broker delivers a wide range of day trading opportunities to over 200,000 clients worldwide. VT Markets is regulated by the ASIC, FSCA, and SVGFSA.	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
Bonus Offer
50% Welcome Bonus
Comment by Reviewer
"VT Markets is a great choice for regular traders who are looking for very tight spreads and powerful charting software. The broker's share CFD offering is particularly strong, with hundreds of commission-free assets spanning multiple global markets."	"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
Traders can access a range of analysis tools supplied by reputable providers, including Trading Central’s Market Buzz AI tool and a customizable economic calendar Market-leading MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 charting platforms are offered, with advanced technical capabilities and access to Expert Advisors (EAs) Spreads are competitive based on tests, coming in at 0.2 pips for EUR/USD in the ECN account, aligning with top brands like Pepperstone There’s a strong range of payment methods, including bank wire, credit cards and e-wallets, plus 5 base currencies to choose from VT Markets offers free 90-day demo accounts allowing traders to thoroughly test their short-term strategies A proprietary copy trading service, VTrade, is available on two platforms, with access to 100+ providers You can open an account in less than 5 minutes with just a $100 starting deposit	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
The broker’s bonus schemes have stringent terms and conditions, including restrictions on minimum deposits and payment methods used Unlike similar brands like Fusion Markets, VT Markets does not offer crypto trading	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 Research House Europe 2022 Best Forex Broker Australia 2022 Best Forex Customer Service 2022 Best Forex Mobile App 2022 Most Innovative Online Trading Platform 2022	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, Commodities, Stocks, Indices	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Futures, Commodities, Bonds
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$200	$50
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5 TradingView TradingCentral	eToro Web CopyTrader TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Alipay Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card FasaPay Google Wallet Mastercard Neteller Skrill UnionPay 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
ASIC, FSCA, SVGFSA	FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA, FSRA, MFSA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	1%
STP Account
Yes	Yes
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
Yes	No
PAMM Account
Yes	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
App Review
VT Markets offers a bespoke app with 230+ assets including forex. Traders benefit from 24/5 customer support, a welcome deposit bonus, real-time market news, and hassle-free account management. The app is available to download to Android and Apple devices.	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
4.3	4
iOS App Rating
4.6	4.8
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Automate your trades via CopyTrader - follow profitable traders. Open and close trades automatically when they do.
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
VT Markets continues to offer copy trading via its proprietary service, VTrade. Followers can choose from 100+ strategy providers through a user-friendly platform, whilst providers can boost their earnings through the rebate scheme.	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
Yes	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes	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
$0	$10
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD	USD
Stock Exchanges
CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq National Stock Exchange Of India S&P 500	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
Cocoa Coffee Copper Cotton Gold Natural Gas Oil Orange Juice Silver Sugar	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
VT Markets offers over 1000+ CFDs spanning currencies, stocks, indices, ETFs and commodities. The MetaTrader charting platforms provide dozens of technical tools alongside integrated market analysis resources and zero restrictions on short-term trading strategies.	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
From 40	1.5
GBPUSD Spread
0.4 pips	1.9
Oil Spread
From 16	0.05
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.57 (Apple)
Forex Trading
VT Markets offers an average selection of 40+ forex pairs with up to 1:500 leverage. Forex spreads in the ECN account are highly competitive, starting from 0.0 pips, although the 1.2-pip minimum quotes in the Standard account are a little higher than the likes of Pepperstone or IC Markets.	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
VT Markets offers a bespoke app with 230+ assets including forex. Traders benefit from 24/5 customer support, a welcome deposit bonus, real-time market news, and hassle-free account management. The app is available to download to Android and Apple devices.	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
0.4 pips	1.9
EURUSD Spread
0.4 pips	0.9
EURGBP Spread
1.4 pips	1.3
Assets
40+	55
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
Crypto trading not offered	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
	BTC 1%
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
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	Yes
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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