How to Trade
How to Trade on eToro
A beginner’s guide to trading and investing.
5 Steps to Start
1
Create Your Account
Sign up at etoro.com with email or social login.
2
Verify Identity
Upload ID and proof of address. Usually minutes.
3
Deposit Funds
10+ methods, min $50, all free. See methods
4
Find an Asset
Search or browse: stocks, crypto, forex, commodities, ETFs, indices.
5
Open a Trade
Set amount, leverage, stop-loss, take-profit. Click “Open Trade”.
Trade Screen Fields
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Amount | Investment amount (min $10 for stocks) |
| Leverage | x1 = real asset, x2+ = CFD |
| Stop Loss | Auto-close at loss level |
| Take Profit | Auto-close at profit target |
| BUY / SELL | BUY = long, SELL = short (CFD only) |
Real Assets vs CFDs
Real Assets (x1)
- You own the asset
- No overnight fees
- Dividends paid
- Long only
CFDs (x2+)
- No ownership
- Overnight fees apply
- Long or short
- Higher risk/reward
Copy Trading
Auto-replicate experienced investors’ trades. Min $200. Learn more
Demo Account
Free $100,000 virtual portfolio to practice risk-free.
Risk Warning: 51% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. Past performance is not indicative of future results.