How to buy ETF
A Step-by-Step-Guide on how to buy a ETF
Buy any ETF with eToro in three easy steps!

Step 1
Create a eToro account
Use the following link and create an account at eToro.
Provide an email address, pick out a username, and pick a secure, strong password.
The infrastructure and website of eToro is secure and fast, so you're personal data is kept safe.
67% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
eToro USA LLC does not offer CFDs, only real Cryptocurrencies are available for US users.

Step 2
Verification of your account
In order to buy a ETF, you have to provide your name, date of birth, country and phone number alongside with extra support documents which verify your identity.
The supporting documents are a valid ID, like Driver license or Passport and sometimes also Proof of Residence Document like Insurance statement, Tax document or Residence certificate.
The reason for this strict verification is to prevent identity fraud or theft.
Step 3
Go ahead buying a ETF by depositing fiat currencies, like EUR or USD
Staking your account with fiat currencies, like EUR or USD for trading can be done distinct ways, including SWIFT, SEPA and domestic wire transfers and debitcard.
The option you select will be based on your location and preference.
Immediately after your fiat currency strikes your account, you will be able to buy any ETF.
Alongside your account you’ll also have access to charting tools, advanced order types, leveraged trading and 24-hour global client support.

Congrats! You've successfully purchased a ETF.
That's it!
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How to buy ETF
eToro is a multi-asset platform which offers both investing in stocks and cryptoassets, as well as trading CFDs.
Please note that CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 67% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Past performance is not an indication of future results. Trading history presented is less than 5 complete years and may not suffice as basis for investment decision.
Copy trading is a portfolio management service, provided by eToro (Europe) Ltd., which is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cryptoassets are volatile instruments which can fluctuate widely in a very short timeframe and therefore are not appropriate for all investors. Other than via CFDs, trading cryptoassets is unregulated and therefore is not supervised by any EU regulatory framework.
eToro USA LLC does not offer CFDs and makes no representation and assumes no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of the content of this publication, which has been prepared by our partner utilizing publicly available non-entity specific information about eToro.