VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Head-to-head

eToro vs TipRanks 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, Data Visualizations, and Education coverage that TipRanks skips.

TipRanks includes Top Analysts, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Scores, Financials, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News Sentiment, and Stock Comparison 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..

TipRanks is known for: Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..

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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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TipRanks

tipranks.com

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TipRanks is a retail research platform built around analyst rankings, Smart Score ratings, and screening tools. It offers forecasts, portfolios, alerts, and alternative datasets like insider activity and website traffic. Free users get basic access, while Premium and Ultimate tiers add deeper analytics, longer history, Excel/CSV exports, and broker-connected trading via TradeStation.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Pricing

Free
Subscription

Quick highlights

  • Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
  • Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
  • Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
  • Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
  • Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts.

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Overlap

Shared focus areas

8 overlaps

Mutual strengths include Portfolio, Watchlist, and News plus 5 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.

TipRanks

Distinct strengths include:

  • Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
  • Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
  • Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
  • Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

AttributeeToroTipRanks
Categories

Which research workflows each platform targets

Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets

Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, Dividends, IPO, Data Visualizations, Education

Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets

Unique: Top Analysts, Screeners, ETF Screeners, Stock Ideas, Scores, Financials, Flags, App & Website Traffic, Insider Data, Institutional Data, Which ETF includes this Stock?, ETF Overview, ETF Holdings, ETF Performance, ETF Comparison, News Sentiment, Stock Comparison

Asset types

Supported asset classes and universes

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos, Commodities, Currencies

Stocks, ETFs, Options, Cryptos

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

  • Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards.
  • Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system.
  • Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings.
  • Stock and ETF screeners, technical analysis filters, and stock/ETF comparison tools.
  • Smart Portfolio: connect to major brokers or upload via CSV for portfolio analytics and email alerts.
  • News and sentiment features, with price and watchlist alerts such as 52-week highs/lows.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do eToro and TipRanks both support?

Both platforms cover Portfolio, Watchlist, News, Alerts, Calendar, 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 TipRanks require subscriptions?

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

How can you access eToro and TipRanks?

Both eToro and TipRanks 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 TipRanks stands out for Analyst coverage includes forecasts, price targets, recommendations, and Top Analysts leaderboards., Smart Score: a proprietary 1–10 multi-factor equity rating system., and Tracks insider transactions and hedge fund activity, with manager rankings based on filings..

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.