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Friday, October 10, 2025

Head-to-head

eToro vs Fey comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

eToro adds Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Dividends, IPO, and Education coverage that Fey skips.

Fey includes Screeners, Stock Comparison, Financials, Transcripts, Factor Exposure, and Blogs categories that eToro omits.

eToro highlights: Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum..

Fey is known for: Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results., Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards., and Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions..

eToro ships a mobile app. Fey is web/desktop only.

eToro

etoro.com

A multi-asset broker combining traditional investing with social trading. Known for CopyTrader™, Smart Portfolios, and a $100K demo account. In the U.S., stock and ETF trading is commission-free, options trade at zero commission or contract fees, and crypto carries a 1% fee with state restrictions. CopyTrader is limited to crypto in the U.S., while Smart Portfolios require a $500 minimum investment. Copying other traders starts from $200.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.
Practice trading with a $100,000 virtual portfolio.

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Fey

fey.com

Desktop‑first investing research tool with real‑time quotes, natural‑language stock Finder, curated news feed, and an earnings experience (instant press releases, live call audio, transcripts, summaries). Portfolio sync via Plaid (IBKR, Schwab, Robinhood, E*TRADE), plus manual entry. **Acquired by Wealthsimple on Aug 27, 2025**; standalone Fey service **winds down Sep 30, 2025** with refunds for remaining subscription balances.

Platforms

Desktop

Web

Pricing

Subscription

Free

Other

Quick highlights

Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results.
Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards.
Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions.
News & ‘For you’: curated, ad‑free news feed, daily recaps, and watchlist‑aware updates.
Portfolio: broker sync via Plaid (Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, Robinhood, E*TRADE), multi‑account view, S&P comparison; optional manual portfolios; desktop widget.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

9 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Portfolio, Watchlist, and News plus 6 more areas.

Where they differ

eToro

Distinct strengths include:

Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30).
Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app.
CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum.
Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees.

Fey

Distinct strengths include:

Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results.
Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards.
Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions.
News & ‘For you’: curated, ad‑free news feed, daily recaps, and watchlist‑aware updates.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	Fey
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Dividends, IPO, Education	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets Unique: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Financials, Transcripts, Factor Exposure, Blogs
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Desktop, Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Subscription, Free, Other
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30). Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app. CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum. Smart Portfolios group assets thematically and are managed by eToro’s Investment Team; they rebalance regularly, require a $500 minimum, and carry no management fees. Practice trading with a $100,000 virtual portfolio. Fractional shares available — invest from as little as $10 in stocks or ETFs.	Unique Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results. Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards. Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions. News & ‘For you’: curated, ad‑free news feed, daily recaps, and watchlist‑aware updates. Portfolio: broker sync via Plaid (Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, Robinhood, ETRADE), multi‑account view, S&P comparison; optional manual portfolios; desktop widget. Students: free access for U.S. .edu (up to 4 years); one‑click Export to Excel*.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do eToro and Fey both support?

Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do eToro and Fey require subscriptions?

Both eToro and Fey keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

eToro ships a dedicated mobile experience, while Fey focuses on web or desktop access.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

eToro differentiates itself with Commission-free trading on U.S. stocks and ETFs; crypto trades incur a 1% fee; $0 withdrawal fee (minimum withdrawal $30)., Options trading in the U.S. with no commissions and no contract fees, offered via the eToro Options app., and CopyTrader™ allows users to mirror the trades of other investors in real time; copying is free, with a $200 minimum., whereas Fey stands out for Finder: natural‑language stock screening (e.g., “undervalued tech with insider buying”, “Pelosi portfolio”) with editable filters; ~2s query‑to‑results., Earnings in real time: instant press‑release detection with ~0.8‑second summaries, live in‑app call audio, transcripts, and clear highlight cards., and Live Pricing: vendor‑stated real‑time quotes (no 15‑min delay) for equities; analyst estimates, company financials, peer analysis, historical earnings, insider transactions..

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