Wealthsimple vs eToro

Wealthsimple vs eToro Comparison Table 2024
Wealthsimple	eToro
Review 3.1	Review 4.1
Traders from US not accepted	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
Wealthsimple offers managed investment portfolios to Canadian residents. Clients can build a trading solution based on their financial goals and risk tolerance. Buy and sell stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. 2 million+ accounts have already been opened.	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. 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. 51% of retail accounts lose money.
	51% 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. 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.
Customer Reviews
	4 Based on 2 eToro customer reviews
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Comment by Reviewer
"Canadian traders looking for passive income opportunities will be well served by Wealthsimple. The quick and easy joining process also means you can sign up and start trading in a few minutes."	"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
Simple and secure onboarding process through an intuitive and well-reviewed mobile app - start investing in 5 minutes Trade stocks from as little as $1 with zero commissions, plus Canadian fractional shares including Shopify and Royal Bank of Canada Attractive perks available for Premium and Generation clients, including airport lounge access, 15% off your will, and health plans Trade and stake digital coins on Canada's first regulated crypto platform and earn decent rewards of up to 4.6% per year Accessible educational resources, including Personal Finance 101 and an engaging proprietary online magazine Options trading available with flat $2 per contract pricing using any of the stocks and ETFs accounts	The copy trading app facilitates a best-in-class social environment, with an engaging social feed and community chat eToro has finally introduced EUR and GBP accounts, cutting conversion fees and providing a trading experience more tailored to local needs 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
Only Canadian residents can join after operations ceased in the USA and the UK Limited to investing only in stocks, ETFs and cryptos High management fees compared to competition Long waiting time for non-instant deposits	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 Financial Services Website - Webby Awards Top 100 Global Financial Technology Companies - Fintech 100	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
Stocks, ETFs, Cryptocurrencies	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Crypto
Demo Account
No	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$1	$100
Trading Platforms
Own	eToro Web CopyTrader TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard Visa Wire Transfer	Debit Card iDeal Klarna Neteller Przelewy24 Rapid Transfer Skrill Sofort Swift Trustly Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$1	$10
Regulator
CIRO	FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA, FSRA, MFSA, CNMV, AMF
Margin Trading
No	Yes
Margin Rate
	1%
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	No
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
Yes	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
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
Yes via robo advisor	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. The latest 'Live Trades' feature also offers real-time insights into the securities being bought by the platform's popular investors.
Social Trading
No	Yes
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	Yes
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$10
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD CAD	USD EUR GBP
Stock Exchanges
Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dubai Financial Market 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
Gasoline Gold Oil Silver	Aluminium Cocoa Coffee Cannabis Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Iron Lead Lean Hogs Lithium Cattle Livestock Natural Gas Nickel Oil Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat Zinc
CFD Trading
CFD trading not offered	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.
FTSE Spread
	1.5
GBPUSD Spread
	1.9
Oil Spread
	0.05
Stocks Spread
	0.57 (Apple)
Forex Trading
Forex trading not offered	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
	1.9
EURUSD Spread
	0.9
EURGBP Spread
	1.3
Assets
	55
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
Trade 50+ cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ethereum with a competitive 1.5-2% fee per transaction. Investors also enjoy fast crypto transfers to and from Wealthsimple.	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
1.5 – 2% operational fee	BTC 1%
Coins
ZRX 1INCH AAVE APE AMP ANKR AVAX AXS BAL BNT BAND BAT BTC BCH ADA CTSI CELO LINK CHZ CHR COMP ATOM COTI CRV DAI MANA DOGE DYDX ENJ ETH FTM FIL GALA GRT KNC LTC LRC LUNC MKR PAXG DOT MATIC QNT REN SAND SHIB SKL SOL XLM STORJ SUSHI SNX XTZ UMA UNI USDC YFI	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	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Review	Review
	51% 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. 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.