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Story: eToro Opens 24/5 Trading for Four Key Smart Portfolios

By Bruce Buterin

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eToro just rolled out 24/5 trading for four of its biggest Smart Portfolios. BigTech, Four-Horsemen, Magnificent-7, and Buybacks can now be traded from Sunday 20:05 to Friday…

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The move comes after eToro introduced 24/5 trading for US-listed stocks last year, which caught fire with Asian investors who wanted to trade during their local hours.

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Automated investing works too. Users can set recurring buys.

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The numbers tell the story - roughly one-third of eToro's stock trades now happen outside regular market hours.

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eToro admits the usual problems exist with extended trading - wider spreads, thinner order books, more volatility.

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The platform stays competitive with other brokers offering similar after-hours access, but the focus on Smart Portfolios sets it apart.

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On January 15, 2026, eToro reported a 15% jump in new user registrations from Asia, crediting part of that growth to 24/5 trading availability.

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eToro won't say what's next. The company declined further comment on potential expansions.

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The platform doubled down on innovation by allocating $10 million toward developing new trading tools as of December 2025.

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Regulators are watching closely. The Financial Conduct Authority in the UK has been talking with eToro about the impact of extended trading hours on market integrity.

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eToro's partnership with Nasdaq, announced in November 2025, should help with data quality. Better data feeds mean more accurate real-time analytics for users trading outside…

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Morgan Stanley analysts released a report on January 20, 2026, praising eToro's approach to global investor demands.

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But challenges remain unclear. Wider spreads during off-hours can eat into returns, especially for smaller trades.

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eToro's Smart Portfolios strategy fits perfectly with 24/5 trading because it takes some of the guesswork out of stock picking.

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