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📈 Stocks

A bedrock of the investing space, stocks are a near-essential component of any well-rounded portfolio. eToro allows you to invest in stocks across the ASX, the S&P 500, the Hang Seng and a range of other markets across the globe.

💎 Commodities

A balanced portfolio will typically include commodities in some fashion. Though demand for specific commodities will fluctuate over time, by virtue of being raw materials they are frequently seen as adding stability to a portfolio. eToro features an extensive offering of commodities across a variety of markets.

💵 Currencies

Investment in currencies allows you to diversify your portfolio and allows the opportunity for profit due to fluctuations in exchange rates around the world. eToro allows you to invest in a range of currencies from around the world.

🌏 Worldwide Markets

Being able to invest in worldwide markets beyond the ASX is essential for any serious, long-term investor. By having access to different markets, you're able to diversify your portfolio, gain access to new industries and insulate your portfolio from market cycles in different territories. Currently eToro provides access to 16 different markets around the world.

🎓 Investor Education

The best investment you'll ever make is in yourself. So eToro offers a range of investor education resources, including learning directly from experts, seminars and up-to-the-minute news. This way, you can better learn how to refine your investing plan and look for ways to improve.

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Kylie Purcell is an experienced investments analyst and finance journalist with over a decade of expertise in a wide range of financial products, including online trading platforms, robo-advisors, stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. She is a sought-after commentator and regularly shares her insights on the AFR, Yahoo Finance, The Motley Fool, SBS and News.com.au. Kylie hosts the Investment Finder video series and actively contributes to the investment community as a judge and panellist. She holds a Master of Arts in International Journalism, a Graduate Diploma in Economics, and ASIC-recognised certifications in securities and managed investments. See full bio

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