Comparison Charles Schwab vs eToro

The InvestorGreg.net broker comparisons assess over a dozen different brokers, finding the best online trading brokers. This comparison page compares Charles Schwab vs eToro. Is Charles Schwab or eToro a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. Charles Schwab has a commission fee of $4.95, and eToro has a commission fee of 0.09% spread per side. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are Charles Schwab provides customers with Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Robo Advisor, and eToro provides customers with Stocks Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading. As for platforms, Charles Schwab offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while eToro offers Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

Finally, by comparing the two online brokers, we want to pay attention to the year and country of establishing, the regulatory authorities and the possibility of withdrawing funds. Charles Schwab was established in 1973 in United States, and it is regulated by SIPC. And eToro was established in 2007 in Cyprus, and it is regulated by CySEC, FCA, ASIC. We can withdraw funds from Charles Schwab with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $0. And eToro provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $25. The withdrawal time for Charles Schwab is 5 days, and that one for eToro is within 1 business day.

Overall, Charles Schwab boasts 4.1 stars versus eToro 4.5 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
Charles Schwab
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
eToro
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Metals
Cryptocurrency
Charles Schwab
Stock
$4.95
ETFs
$29.85
Options
$4.95 + $0.65 per contract
Mutual Funds
$49.95
Bonds
$1
Forex Spreads
N/A
CFDs
N/A
Metals
N/A
Cryptocurrency
N/A
eToro
Stock
0.09% spread per side
ETFs
0.09% spread per side
Options
N/A
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A
Forex Spreads
From 3 pips
CFDs
From 0.09%
Metals
From 2 pips
Cryptocurrency
From 1.5%

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Charles Schwab
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
eToro
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Charles Schwab
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
eToro
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account
Charles Schwab
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account
eToro
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Charles Schwab
Android App
iOS App
eToro
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Charles Schwab
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
eToro
Minimum deposit
$200
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Charles Schwab
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
5 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0
eToro
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Within 1 business day
Withdrawal Fee
$25

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Charles Schwab
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1973
Regulated By
SIPC
eToro
Сountry of Origin
Cyprus
Year Founded
2007
Regulated By
CySEC, FCA, ASIC

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Charles Schwab
Phone
1-877-853-1802
Email
Email form
Live Chat
Yes
eToro
Phone
+44-866-350-0881
Email
support@etoro.com
Live Chat
No

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