eToro vs TD Ameritrade: 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.

AttributeeToroTD Ameritrade
Licence Score74Strong—Not rated
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 ? None on record
Licences on record40
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 583263—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles Licensed—
Founded20071975
HeadquartersIsraelUnited States
TypeMulti-asset brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNASDAQ:ETORNo
PlatformsProprietary—
Minimum depositUS$50—
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Frequently asked questions

Is eToro or TD Ameritrade better regulated?

eToro has the higher Licence Score (74 vs 0), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both eToro and TD Ameritrade?

They share no regulators in our database.

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