Finance News
By Bruce Buterin
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eToro just flipped the switch on 24/5 trading for four of its Smart Portfolios, letting investors trade BigTech, Four-Horsemen, Magnificent-7, and Buybacks around the clock from…
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Smart Portfolios are basically eToro's packaged investment products that bundle assets under specific themes and strategies, all managed by predetermined rules without needing…
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The move makes total sense for eToro's global user base.
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Around one-third of eToro's stock trading already happens outside regular market hours, according to the company's internal data.
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Extended-hours trading comes with its own headaches though. Spreads get wider and order books get thinner, which is pretty standard across all brokers offering after-hours access.
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Not really clear yet how much volume these four Smart Portfolios will generate during the new extended hours.
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Yoni Assia, eToro's CEO, said on January 28, 2026, that the firm stays committed to providing tools that match global market demands.
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The decision to include Buybacks in the 24/5 schedule shows eToro recognizes how popular corporate share repurchase strategies have become with retail investors.
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eToro's expansion fits the broader trend toward flexible trading hours that many in the investment community have been pushing for.
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Despite challenges like reduced liquidity and increased volatility during off-hours, eToro's initiative gives investors better portfolio management options.
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The company didn't specify plans for expanding 24/5 trading to other Smart Portfolios or when that might happen.
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eToro positions itself as a fintech leader with services that work for an increasingly global audience, and the extended Smart Portfolio trading hours represent another step in…
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eToro's latest move puts additional pressure on competitors like Charles Schwab and Fidelity, who have been slower to expand extended-hours access beyond individual stocks.
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The timing coincides with increased retail trading activity in Asian markets, where platforms like Futu Holdings and Tiger Brokers have been gaining ground.
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