Comparison eToro vs Plus500

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare eToro vs Plus500. Which of them: eToro or Plus500 a better online broker?

Firstly, let’s compare commission fees provided by these brokers for regular transactions. eToro has a commission fee of 0.09% spread per side, and Plus500 has a commission fee of from 0.45%. For trading in Forex, the commission fee of eToro is from 3 pips, while the commission fee of Plus500 is from 0.6 pips. When analyzing commission fees in CFD: eToro provides from 0.09%, and Plus500 provides from 0.065%. And for summarizing a complete picture, we should see trading in the metal market, where these brikers provide the following commissions: from 2 pips and from 0.03% for eToro and Plus500, respectively. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

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 eToro provides customers with Stocks Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading, and Plus500 provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading. As for platforms, eToro offers Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Plus500 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. eToro was established in 2007 in Cyprus, and it is regulated by CySEC, FCA, ASIC. And Plus500 was established in 2008 in Israel, and it is regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FMA, MAS, ISA, ASIC. Withdrawal of funds from eToro can be done using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of $25. And Plus500 provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of £0. The withdrawal time for eToro is within 1 business day, and that one for Plus500 is 1-2 working days.

Overall, eToro boasts 4.4 stars versus Plus500 4 stars.

Overall Rating

 
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
Plus500
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
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%
Futures
N/A
Metals
From 2 pips
Cryptocurrency
From 1.5%
Plus500
Stock
From 0.45%
ETFs
From £0
Options
From 2 pips
Mutual Funds
-
Bonds
-
Forex Spreads
From 0.6 pips
CFDs
From 0.065%
Futures
From 0.03%
Metals
From 0.03%
Cryptocurrency
From 0.47%

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
eToro
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Plus500
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading

Platforms

Platforms
Web Platform
eToro
Web Platform
Plus500
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account
eToro
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account
Plus500
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
eToro
Android App
iOS App
Plus500
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
eToro
Minimum deposit
$200
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Plus500
Minimum deposit
£100
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
eToro
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Within 1 business day
Withdrawal Fee
$25
Plus500
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
1-2 working days
Withdrawal Fee
£0

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
eToro
Сountry of Origin
Cyprus
Year Founded
2007
Regulated By
CySEC, FCA, ASIC
Plus500
Сountry of Origin
Israel
Year Founded
2008
Regulated By
FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FMA, MAS, ISA, ASIC

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
eToro
Phone
+44-866-350-0881
Email
support@etoro.com
Live Chat
No
Plus500
Phone
-
Email
Yes
Live Chat
Yes

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