Axi vs eToro
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Axi and eToro.
AxiTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
DFSA
FMA-NZ
AU broker (formerly AxiTrader, founded 2007). FMA-NZ regulated. Strong copy trading via Axi Select. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission.
eToroTrust 8.7/10
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FinCEN
Worlds largest social trading platform with 30M+ users. Copy trade successful investors, plus access to forex, stocks, crypto, ETFs, and commodities.
Quick verdict
- Trust: eToro has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Axi is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Axi | eToro |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA-NZ | ASIC, FCA, CySEC, FinCEN |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Founded | — | — |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $50 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:30 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.10 pips | 1.00 pips |
| Commission per lot | $7 | $0.00 |
| Raw spread account | ||
| Standard account | ||
| Swap-free account | ||
| cTrader | ||
| MT4 | ||
| MT5 | ||
| TradingView | ||
| Scalping allowed | ||
| EAs / algo allowed | ||
| Hedging allowed | ||
| Copy trading | ||
| Deposit methods | — | — |
| Withdrawal methods | — | — |
| Withdrawal speed | — | — |
| Base currencies | — | — |
Axi is best for
NZ residents
Copy traders
AU residents wanting FMA-NZ option
eToro is best for
Beginners
Social/copy traders
Multi-asset investors