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eToro vs Trading 212
Detailed comparison of fees, features and products
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BROKER ONLYFeature Comparison
| Feature Comparison | eToro | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Wide Offering | ||
| Fractional Shares | ||
| Auto-Invest / DCA | ||
| Cash Interest (AER) | ||
| UK Support | ||
| Tax Certificate (CTC) | ||
| FSCS Protected (£85k) | ||
| Score | 4/7 | 7/7 |
Fee Comparison
| Fee Comparison | eToro | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Platform & Dealing Fees | £0 commission | £0 commission |
| Tax Wrappers (ISA/SIPP) | £0 commission | £0 commission |
| Crypto Fee | 1% | N/A |
| FX Fee | High (USD account) | 0.15% |
| Inactivity Fee | $10/month after 12mo | None |
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
| Withdrawal Fee | $5 | Free |
| Min. Deposit | 50 | 1 |
Product Range
| Product Range | eToro | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 3,000+ | 12,000+ |
| ETFs | 300+ | 6,000+ |
| Funds | 0 | 0 |
| Bonds | 0 | 0 |
| Crypto | 90+ | 0 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- £0 stock commission
- 90+ cryptocurrencies
- CopyTrader social trading
- FCA regulated + FSCS protected
- Good for crypto traders
Cons
- No ISA, No SIPP (tax nightmare)
- Account in USD (high FX fees)
- No cash interest (basic)
- $10/mo inactivity fee
- No real DCA auto-invest
Pros
- Stocks & Shares ISA: Free (no annual fee)
- £0 Platform Fee + £0 Dealing Fee
- FX Fee: 0.15% (lowest among UK neobrokers)
- FCA regulated + FSCS protected (£85k)
- Cash Interest: ~5% AER paid daily
- Pies & AutoInvest: Best auto-balancing feature
- Clear tax certificates for GIA
Cons
- No SIPP available
- No bonds or mutual funds
- Limited research tools
- Not suitable for complex trading