eToro review: trading US stocks
Whether a position is a real share or a derivative is decided by your region and leverage setting — check before assuming ownership.
In one line: eToro lets you own US shares outright, founded 2007, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, with a $50 minimum and access to 3,000+ stocks across US and global exchanges.
The facts
| What you actually hold | The share itself |
|---|---|
| US stock access | 3,000+ stocks across US and global exchanges |
| Fractional shares | Yes |
| Minimum deposit | $50 |
| Published pricing | $0 commission on real stock investing in most regions; currency conversion and withdrawal fees apply. Source |
| Platforms | eToro web, eToro mobile |
| Extended hours | Not offered on real-stock orders |
| Founded / HQ | 2007 · Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Regulation | FCA — United Kingdom (583263); CySEC — Cyprus (109/10); ASIC — Australia (491139) |
Best for
- Beginners
- Copy trading
- Mixing real shares and CFDs in one app
Watch out for
- Whether you get a real share or a CFD depends on your region and whether leverage is applied
- FX conversion costs on non-USD deposits
Frequently asked questions
Is eToro good for US stocks?
Whether a position is a real share or a derivative is decided by your region and leverage setting — check before assuming ownership. Positions are real shares, so dividends and shareholder rights pass through to you.
Do you own the shares with eToro?
Yes — eToro offers real share ownership on US listings, alongside a separate CFD product where leverage is applied.
What does eToro cost for US stocks?
$0 commission on real stock investing in most regions; currency conversion and withdrawal fees apply. The authoritative figure is on eToro's own pricing page, linked on this profile — we restate it rather than estimating it.
Is eToro regulated?
eToro holds authorisations from FCA (United Kingdom, licence 583263); CySEC (Cyprus, licence 109/10); ASIC (Australia, licence 491139). Which entity holds your account — and therefore which protections apply — depends on your country of residence.
What is the minimum to open a eToro account?
$50.
Reviewed August 2026. Every figure above is restated from eToro's own published pages, linked in the table.