Comparison eToro vs IQ Option

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare eToro vs IQ Option. Which of them: eToro or IQ Option a better online broker?

Firstly, let’s compare commission fees provided by these brokers for regular transactions. The commission fee of eToro on regular transactions of the stock exchange is 0.09% spread per side, and IQ Option has a commission fee of from 0.16%. Now, let’s compare commission fees in Forex, the commission fee of eToro is from 3 pips, and the commission fee of IQ Option is from 0.03%. When analyzing commission fees in CFD: eToro provides from 0.09%, and IQ Option provides from 0.16%. For a more complete picture, let’s consider trading in the metal market, where eToro and IQ Option have commission fees of from 2 pips and from 0.093%, respectively. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

It is important for investors to know what types of online trading broker supports and what tools they can use for trading. Let’s compare them. Stocks Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading are provided to customers by eToro and Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading are provided by IQ Option. Concerning the platforms, eToro uses Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while IQ Option uses Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. eToro was established in 2007 in Cyprus, and it is regulated by CySEC, FCA, ASIC. And IQ Option was established in 2013 in Seychelles, and it is regulated by Not Regulated. We can withdraw funds from eToro with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $25. And IQ Option provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is free. The withdrawal time for eToro is within 1 business day, and that one for IQ Option is within 1 business day.

Overall, eToro boasts 4.5 stars versus IQ Option 3.9 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
eToro
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
IQ Option
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Metals
Cryptocurrency
eToro
Stock
0.09% spread per side
ETFs
0.09% spread per side
Options
N/A
Forex Spreads
From 3 pips
CFDs
From 0.09%
Metals
From 2 pips
Cryptocurrency
From 1.5%
IQ Option
Stock
From 0.16%
ETFs
From 0.018%
Options
From 0.035%
Forex Spreads
From 0.03%
CFDs
From 0.16%
Metals
From 0.093%
Cryptocurrency
From 0.064%

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
eToro
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
IQ Option
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading

Platforms

Platforms
Web Platform
eToro
Web Platform
IQ Option
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account
eToro
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account
IQ Option
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
eToro
Android App
iOS App
IQ Option
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Cryptocurrency
eToro
Minimum deposit
$200
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Cryptocurrency
IQ Option
Minimum deposit
$10
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Cryptocurrency

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
eToro
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Within 1 business day
Withdrawal Fee
$25
IQ Option
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Within 1 business day
Withdrawal Fee
Free

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
eToro
Сountry of Origin
Cyprus
Year Founded
2007
Regulated By
CySEC, FCA, ASIC
IQ Option
Сountry of Origin
Seychelles
Year Founded
2013
Regulated By
Not Regulated

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
eToro
Phone
+44-866-350-0881
Email
support@etoro.com
Live Chat
No
IQ Option
Phone
+44 20 8068 0760
Email
support@iqoption.com
Live Chat
Yes

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