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Monday, October 6, 2025

Head-to-head

eToro vs Reuters 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, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education coverage that Reuters skips.

Reuters includes Financials 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..

Reuters is known for: Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities., Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv)., and Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others..

eToro

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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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Reuters

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Reuters is a global news site with a dedicated Markets section covering equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities. Company pages feature charts, financials, and key metrics with data supplied by LSEG. Mobile apps allow watchlists and push alerts. Quotes are delayed by about 15 minutes (per exchange rules). Access is free with registration in many regions, while digital subscriptions are rolling out in others.

Platforms

Web

Mobile

Pricing

Free

Subscription

Quick highlights

Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities.
Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv).
Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others.
Curated newsletters such as Daily Briefing, Power Up, and On the Money, plus topical digests delivered by email.
Mobile apps (iOS and Android) with customizable push notifications and watchlists so users can track favorite companies and news flow.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

3 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Watchlist, News, and Alerts.

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.

Reuters

Distinct strengths include:

Financials

Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities.
Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv).
Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others.
Curated newsletters such as Daily Briefing, Power Up, and On the Money, plus topical digests delivered by email.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	Reuters
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Watchlist, News, Alerts Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, Calendar, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education	Shared: Watchlist, News, Alerts Unique: Financials
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies	Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, 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 Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities. Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv). Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others. Curated newsletters such as Daily Briefing, Power Up, and On the Money, plus topical digests delivered by email. Mobile apps (iOS and Android) with customizable push notifications and watchlists so users can track favorite companies and news flow. Reuters.com offers free access with registration in many markets, alongside digital subscription plans being introduced regionally.
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 Reuters both support?

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

Do eToro and Reuters require subscriptions?

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

How can you access eToro and Reuters?

Both eToro and Reuters 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 Reuters stands out for Comprehensive business and markets coverage through dedicated sections on stocks, rates and bonds, currencies, and commodities., Company profile pages include charts, financial statements, and key ratios, clearly marked as sourced from LSEG (Refinitiv)., and Quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes, with exchange-specific disclosure pages listing delay policies across the U.S., London, Tokyo, and others..

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