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eToro vs Swissquote

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for eToro and Swissquote.

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.

SwissquoteTrust 8.9/10
FINMA
FCA
MAS
SFC

Swiss bank-grade broker offering forex and CFDs alongside traditional banking. FINMA-regulated and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange — a premium choice for security-focused traders willing to accept higher entry costs.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Swissquote has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: eToro is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureeToroSwissquote
Trust score8.78.9
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, CySEC, FinCENFINMA, FCA, MAS, SFC, DFSA
HeadquartersGland, Switzerland
Founded1996
Min deposit$50$1,000
Max leverage1:301:100
EUR/USD spread1.00 pips1.30 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CHF

eToro is best for

Beginners
Social/copy traders
Multi-asset investors

Swissquote is best for

Swing traders
High-volume traders