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EToro vs City Index : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

EToro

EToro

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City Index

City Index

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Market maker

Market maker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2007

1983

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

20 Million

1M + active customers


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA, CySEC, MFSA, ADGM, ASIC, FSA, FINRA, SEC

CIRO, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, SFC, FSA, MAS, ASIC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Cryptocurrency Platforms by Good Money guide awards

Best trading app, Best CFD provider, Forex broker.com No.1- Performance Analytics new tool, Best in Class overall

Security Measures

AML, ICF

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

5545+ stocks

13,500+ assets types including Shares

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

No

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

No

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

No

Bonds

No

Yes

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

Yes

MT5

No

No

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Web trading and Mobile trading apps

City Index mobile trading app

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Professional, Retail or Personal account, Corporate account

Standard, MT4, Corporate account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$50.00

€100

Leverage Available

1:2 to 1:30

30:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the assets class

Depends on the assets class

Commission (per account type)

$0

€0

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginners

Beginner to experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Debit card, Online banking, Wire transfer, e-Wallets

Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Debit card, Online banking, Wire transfer, e-Wallets

Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

PayPal

Paypal


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

eToro Guides and eBooks, Crypto and Trading Courses, Trading Academy, Market News and Analysis, Webinars

Reuters Insider, News and analysis, Trading tools, Advanced trading view Charts


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Stocks- $1 or $2, Commission- $0, ETFs-$0, Spread-0, Crypto-2% of the transaction size; Minimum: $1 to Maximum: $100, CFD(Stocks and EFTs)- 0.15%, Crypto CFDs: 1%

UK Shares: 0.10% (min. €8 commission)US Shares: 1.5 cents per share (min. €8 commission)

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed

Fixed and variable spreads

Per Lot Fees

NA

NA

Options Contract Fees

$0

NA

Futures Contract Fees

$0

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

1% for both opening and closing a position

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

$0

Maximum Leverage

30:1

30:1


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$10/month after 12 months of inactivity

$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

NA

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

NA

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

NA

Deposit Fee

$0

Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0

Currency Conversion Fee

0.75%

Varies by instrument

Withdrawal Fee

$5 fee for withdrawals to external accounts

Bank fees may apply


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

9:30am ET until 4pm during normal business days

Varies by instrument


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24/5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Chatbot, Live chat, Ticket

Email: [email protected], Phone: 0800 060 8609, Live chat

Support Languages

19+

6


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

4th floor, One Canada Square Canary Wharf London, E14 5AB United Kingdom

1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


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Both eToro and City Index offer affordable fee structures, but eToro generally edges out with no inactivity fees and lower commissions on standard trades, whereas City Index shines with bundled research and platform access.
eToro uses a digital-first onboarding approach with clear instructions and fast ID verification. City Index goes a step further with manual checks and optional account tiers, ideal for serious professionals.
New traders may find eToro interface more welcoming, while City Index appeals to experienced users looking for tools like heatmaps, screeners, and market sentiment overlays.
eToro strength lies in high-performance trading, while City Index provides a more accessible route for everyday investors.

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