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Tool Comparison

eToro vs The Earnings Watcher 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, News, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, and Education coverage that The Earnings Watcher skips.

eToro ships a mobile app. The Earnings Watcher is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

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

WebMobile

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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The Earnings Watcher

theearningswatcher.com

Free, passwordless earnings-alert service for US-listed stocks: track tickers, receive a daily or weekly email digest, and open earnings reports from email links. Monetized via a banner ad on report pages.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

Free

Quick highlights

Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported.
Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password).
Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email.
Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of tickers (as stated).
Direct report access via links to earnings report pages.

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Where they differ

eToro

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage Copy/Social Trading Paper Trading Advanced Order Types Portfolio News Dividends IPO

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.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	The Earnings Watcher
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Watchlist, Alerts, Calendar Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Portfolio, News, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets, Education	Shared: Watchlist, Alerts, Calendar
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies	Stocks
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, Mobile	Web
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free	Free
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 Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported. Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password). Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email. Unlimited tracking: monitor any number of tickers (as stated). Direct report access via links to earnings report pages. Ad-supported: "one banner ad per report" and report pages show an ad section.
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 The Earnings Watcher both support?

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

Do eToro and The Earnings Watcher require subscriptions?

Both eToro and The Earnings Watcher 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 The Earnings Watcher 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 The Earnings Watcher stands out for Track earnings for US-listed companies via email alerts; international stocks are not supported., Passwordless login: users enter an email and receive a login link (no password)., and Digest cadence: choose a daily or weekly digest email..

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