Why are the prices different on eToro?

The difference between the two prices is called the spread. The spread contains the commission that your broker (in this case, eToro) charges for the trade. Some instruments are typically more volatile and so are likelier to see wider spread variations than other, more stable, instruments.

Is eToro price real time?

Stock trading on eToro is done in real time, similar to the way it is done on actual stock markets. – Invest as little as $50 in any stock – we offer fractional investment, which means that you can invest as much or as little as you want, no matter what the share price is.

Why do different trading platforms have different prices?

To add to the other answers, the prices may be different because the classes of shares may be different, or the shares on one exchange may grant the shareholder different voting or other rights from shares on another exchange.

Why is the spread on eToro so high?

As a singular broker on its own platform, eToro usually has a slightly higher spread compared to others in the industry. However, eToro’s advantage can be found on its Copy Trading feature that doesn’t create a “slippage” when an investor copy a trader. This advantage makes up for the eToro high spread.

Are eToro fees high?

eToro has high non-trading fees, as it charges $10 per month after one year of inactivity, but simply logging into your account counts as an activity. The withdrawal fee has been recently lowered to $5.

Why is sell greyed out on eToro?

The sell option is not available for volatile stocks. Hence, it is greyed out for any high-risk stock. The sell option is also disabled after trading hours, and if there is no more stock to sell. Not all markets are available for trade at the moment on eToro.

Can a stock have different prices on different exchanges?

In theory, a stock should be the same price on different exchanges. When there is a price difference, it’s usually quickly rectified by investors exploiting the price difference. Price differences are most likely to occur when trading hours are different, such as exchanges in different time zones.

Is eToro a good trading platform?

eToro is excellent for social copy trading and cryptocurrency trading, and is our top pick for both categories in 2021. Furthermore, eToro offers a user-friendly web platform and mobile app that is great for casual investors, including beginners.

What are the fees for selling stocks on eToro?

eToro’s SELL Position Fee: 2.9\% If the price of the stock changes, the overnight fees are subject to change. *LIBOR is the benchmark rate most international banks use when giving short-term loans. LIBOR rates are published daily for different currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, NOK, SEK, DKK, CAD and HKD).

What is etetoro and how does it work?

EToro helps traders find new ways to become more profitable through some very innovative tools, namely the CopyTrader™ system and CopyFunds™. These social trading features are unique to eToro and what makes this platform so effective.

Is eToro 24/7?

Since trading is often a 24/7 business, eToro allows specific trading orders to be placed, even if the electronic trading platform is down for maintenance. We focus on social trading, harnessing the wisdom of the crowd for your benefit.

Can you buy binary options on eToro?

Besides that, Etoro does not offer binary options. Instead, Etoro offers CFD trading. Buying a stock on eToro by opening a “buy” (long), non-leveraged position means you are investing in the underlying asset*, and the stock is purchased and held in your name.