VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

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eToro vs Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) 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, Portfolio, Watchlist, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education coverage that Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) skips.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) includes Splits, Buybacks & Authorizations, and Order Book / Level II 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..

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is known for: HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search., Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices., and Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings..

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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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)

hkex.com.hk

The official exchange site for Hong Kong. Provides free access to company filings via HKEXnews, corporate calendars, and market alerts. Real-time and historical tick data, as well as full order book feeds, are available through paid HKEX Market Data Services and the Data Marketplace. Quotes displayed on the public website are delayed by at least 15 minutes. Mobile apps include a Stock Options app with real-time options and selected futures data.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search.
Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices.
Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings.
Trading and clearing calendar, downloadable as PDF or subscribable via iCal/URL.
HKEX Data Marketplace offering paid datasets such as CCASS shareholding and historical full order book data, delivered via SFTP, direct download, or cloud-to-cloud.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

5 overlaps

Mutual strengths include News, Alerts, and Calendar plus 2 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.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)

Distinct strengths include:

Splits

Buybacks & Authorizations

Order Book / Level II

HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search.
Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices.
Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings.
Trading and clearing calendar, downloadable as PDF or subscribable via iCal/URL.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, IPO Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Watchlist, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education	Shared: News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, IPO Unique: Splits, Buybacks & Authorizations, Order Book / Level II
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Options, Futures
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web, Mobile
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free, Subscription
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 HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search. Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices. Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings. Trading and clearing calendar, downloadable as PDF or subscribable via iCal/URL. HKEX Data Marketplace offering paid datasets such as CCASS shareholding and historical full order book data, delivered via SFTP, direct download, or cloud-to-cloud. Real-time market datafeeds (OMD-C/OMD-D) with Level 1, Level 2, and Full Book options, including 10-level depth and full tick order data.
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 Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) both support?

Both platforms cover News, Alerts, Calendar, Dividends, and IPO workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do eToro and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) require subscriptions?

Both eToro and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access eToro and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)?

Both eToro and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.

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 Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) stands out for HKEXnews: centralized hub for listed company announcements and regulatory filings with keyword and category search., Custom email and mobile alerts for issuer announcements and Disclosure of Interests notices., and Short Selling Turnover reports (intra-day and daily) for both Main Board and GEM listings..

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