Pepperstone
eToro

Regulations and Licenses

Feature
Pepperstone
eToro
ASIC (Australia)
FCA (UK)
CYSEC (Cyprus)
DFSA (Dubai)
BaFin (Germany)
CMA (Kenya)
FSA (Seychelles)
SCB (Bahamas)
Other Regulators

Brokerage

Feature
Pepperstone
eToro
EUR/USD Avg. Raw Spread
0.10
-
GBP/USD Avg. Raw Spread
0.40
-
AUD/USD Avg. Raw Spread
0.20
-
EUR/USD Standard Spread
1.10
1.0
EUR/USD Fixed Spreads
-
GBP/USD Avg. Standard Spread
1.40
2.0
AUD/USD Avg. Standard Spread
1.20
1.0
Commissions (USD Base)
$3.50
-
Minimum Deposit
$0
$200 (Australia), $50-$100 (EU)
Swap Free Account
No Inactivity Fees
Funding Methods
16+
11+
No Funding Fees

Markets and Instruments

Feature
Pepperstone
eToro
Currency Pairs
62+
49+
Cryptocurrency CFDs*
12+
46+
Index CFDs
14+
13+
Share CFDs
300+
2000+
Commodities CFD
9+
33+
Stockbroking
2000+
Retail Max Leverage (Australia)
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Pro. Max Leverage (Australia)
500:1
400:1
Retail Max. Leverage (United Kingdom)
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Pro. Max. Leverage (United Kingdom)
500:1
400:1
Retail Max. Leverage (Europe)
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Pro. Max. Leverage (Europe)
500:1
400:1
Retail Max. Leverage (UAE)
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
-
Pro. Max. Leverage (UAE)
500:1
-
Retail Max. Leverage (Kenya)
400:1
-
Professional Leverage
500:1
-

*Cryptocurrency CFDs are not available to retail traders in the UK due to FCA regulations
*CFD trading is not available in the USA due to NFA and CFTC regulations, American traders spot trade in place of CFDs.

Trading Platforms + Tools

Feature
Pepperstone
eToro
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
cTrader
TradingView
Proprietary Platform
Automated Trading
Social + Copy Trading
Standard Stop Loss
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Demo Account

Overall

Pepperstone
eToro
Our Rating
980
430
 

How Do eToro Vs Pepperstone Compare?

Our full comparison covers the 10 most important trading factors, but here are five key differences to get you started:

  • Pepperstone offers a lower spread, making it more cost-effective for frequent traders.
  • eToro is the go-to for social trading, offering features like CopyTrader that Pepperstone doesn’t have.
  • Pepperstone provides a diverse range of trading platforms including MT4, MT5, and cTrader, giving you more choices.
  • eToro’s platform is incredibly user-friendly, making it a great starting point for trading newbies.
  • Pepperstone is regulated by both ASIC and FCA, giving you that extra layer of trust and security.