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eToro vs Firstrade

Compare eToro and Firstrade side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

eToro

eToro

Social, multi-asset investors

eToro is a multi-asset platform with stocks, ETFs, crypto, CFDs, CopyTrader, Smart Portfolios and a free $100…

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Firstrade

Firstrade

Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobile…

Head-to-head comparison

eToro vs Firstrade
Feature eToro Firstrade
Minimum deposit — $0
Stock trading fee $1 or $2 may apply when opening and closing a stock position $0 commission
Regulators CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSAS, FSRA FINRA
Best for Social, multi-asset investors Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
Futures
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
Ready Made Portfolios
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Margin
Multi Currency
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Pros & cons

eToro

eToro

Pros

  • No account opening fee
  • No management fee
  • No inactivity fee
  • Commission-free ETF trading
  • Free $100,000 demo account
  • CopyTrader replicates other investors
  • No extra fees for CopyTrader
  • No conversion fees on same-currency local accounts

Cons

  • USD account withdrawals cost $5
  • Stock commission of $1-$2 per trade
  • Crypto starts at 1.00% for Bronze, Silver and Gold
  • Crypto transfers to wallet cost 2%
  • Selling crypto in the wallet costs 0.6% - 1%
  • Some non-leveraged stock positions execute as CFDs
  • Some non-leveraged ETF positions execute as CFDs
  • Crypto not covered by ICF or FSCS
Firstrade

Firstrade

Pros

  • $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds
  • $0 options contract, exercise and assignment fees
  • No deposit minimum and no inactivity fees
  • Overnight trading from 8 PM to 4 AM ET on 1,200+ securities
  • Options Wizard includes 40+ strategies and P&L simulations
  • ACATS transfer fee rebate up to $250 on qualifying transfers
  • Excess protection can raise coverage to $37.5 million per customer

Cons

  • Broker-assisted stock and ETF trades cost $19.95
  • Broker-assisted options cost $19.95+$0.50/contract
  • Mutual fund shares sold within 90 days can cost $19.95
  • Redemptions below $500 can incur a $19.95 fee
  • Primary Market CDs cost $30
  • Overnight trades must use limit orders only
  • ACH transfers require a U.S. financial institution
eToro

eToro

eToro is a multi-asset platform with stocks, ETFs, crypto, CFDs, CopyTrader, Smart Portfolios and a free $100,000 demo account.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Firstrade

Firstrade

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobile apps and overnight stock and ETF trading.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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