eToro vs Pepperstone: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeeToroPepperstone
Licence Score74Strong78Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record47
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 583263Licensed · FRN 684312
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed · AFSL 414530
1 BaFin Germany —Licensed
2 CySEC Cyprus LicensedLicensed · Licence 388/20
2 DFSA United Arab Emirates —Licensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya —Licensed
3 SCB Bahamas —Licensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles Licensed—
Founded20072010
HeadquartersIsraelAustralia
TypeMulti-asset brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNASDAQ:ETORNo
PlatformsProprietaryMT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$50No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is eToro or Pepperstone better regulated?

Pepperstone has the higher Licence Score (78 vs 74), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both eToro and Pepperstone?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FCA and CySEC.

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