VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ FINANCIAL TOOLS & SERVICES DIRECTORY ★

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Tool Comparison

eToro vs Track Your Dividends (TYD) 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, News, Calendar, IPO, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, and Analyst Price Targets coverage that Track Your Dividends (TYD) skips.

Track Your Dividends (TYD) includes Screeners, Financials, Scores, Valuation Models, Stock Ideas, and Courses & Certs categories that eToro omits.

eToro ships a mobile app. Track Your Dividends (TYD) 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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Track Your Dividends (TYD)

trackyourdividends.com

A dividend-focused portfolio tracker for US investors. Free users can link one brokerage account, create unlimited manual portfolios, and set up basic dividend alerts. Premium unlocks unlimited linked accounts, advanced alerts (ex-date and payment), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, screeners, watchlists, research tools, and an ad-free experience. Broker linking is handled through Plaid, with nightly account updates. Premium comes with a 7-day free trial and money-back guarantee.

Platforms

Web

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night.
Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections.
Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support.
Dividend alerts cover declarations on the Free plan, with Premium extending to ex-dates, payment dates, and optional weekly recaps.
Dividend tools include an upcoming payout calendar, future growth projections, and a dividend safety scoring system based on payout ratios, streaks, and earnings growth.

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Where they differ

eToro

Distinct strengths include:

Brokerage Copy/Social Trading Paper Trading Advanced Order Types News Calendar IPO Analyst Forecasts

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.

Track Your Dividends (TYD)

Distinct strengths include:

Screeners Financials Scores Valuation Models Stock Ideas Courses & Certs

Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night.
Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections.
Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support.
Dividend alerts cover declarations on the Free plan, with Premium extending to ex-dates, payment dates, and optional weekly recaps.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	eToro	Track Your Dividends (TYD)
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Dividends, Data Visualizations, Education Unique: Brokerage, Copy/Social Trading, Paper Trading, Advanced Order Types, News, Calendar, IPO, Analyst Forecasts, Analyst Recommendations, Analyst Price Targets	Shared: Portfolio, Watchlist, Alerts, Dividends, Data Visualizations, Education Unique: Screeners, Financials, Scores, Valuation Models, Stock Ideas, Courses & Certs
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	Web
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 Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night. Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections. Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support. Dividend alerts cover declarations on the Free plan, with Premium extending to ex-dates, payment dates, and optional weekly recaps. Dividend tools include an upcoming payout calendar, future growth projections, and a dividend safety scoring system based on payout ratios, streaks, and earnings growth. Holdings can be uploaded in bulk via CSV, entered manually, or synced from brokers.
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 Track Your Dividends (TYD) both support?

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

Do eToro and Track Your Dividends (TYD) require subscriptions?

Both eToro and Track Your Dividends (TYD) 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 Track Your Dividends (TYD) 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 Track Your Dividends (TYD) stands out for Broker and bank integration through Plaid; accounts update automatically each night., Free plan includes one linked account, unlimited manual portfolios, basic dividend alerts, a dividend calculator, diversification analysis, and future value projections., and Premium plan adds unlimited linked accounts, hand-picked alerts (including ex-dividend and payment dates), the TYD Dividend Safety Score, stock analysis and popularity rankings, a dividend screener, watchlists, ad-free browsing, and priority support..

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