I’ve had some frustrating moments trading during news events. I’ll see a setup that looks perfect, I place the trade, and then my execution feels delayed or the spread suddenly widens right when I need to exit.
I’m wondering if this is just normal market behavior or if my broker is actually struggling during volatile moments. I’ve been thinking about moving to a different broker to see if the execution is cleaner.
I know AvaTrade and eToro both have different infrastructure. I’m curious if one of them actually handles high volatility better than the other, or if they’re pretty similar in this regard.
During news events like FOMC or NFP, have you actually noticed one platform handling the volume better? And did you see any spread widening that felt excessive? I’m trying to figure out if switching brokers would even help or if I just need to adjust my strategy around these moments.
AvaTrade tighter spreads during NFP eToro slips more.
Both freeze during big news actually nobody perfect.
Execution depends on your internet connection too.
Both platforms widen spreads during news - that’s not a broker problem, it’s a market problem. Your liquidity provider pulls back, so the broker has to adjust.
What separates them is slippage and execution speed. AvaTrade uses mostly ECN liquidity which means faster execution but sometimes wider spreads. eToro uses STP which is more predictable but can lag during extreme volatility.
For news trading, AvaTrade tends to hold up better because their infrastructure is built for it. But honestly, most traders lose money trading news anyway. Test this: stop trading during the actual news release, trade 15 minutes after instead. Your results will improve more than switching brokers will.
I trade EUR/USD breakouts around economic news and I’ve noticed AvaTrade handles it more smoothly than eToro for me.
The spreads do widen on both platforms when the volatility hits, but AvaTrade’s execution seems to follow the market movement more closely. With eToro, I’ve had a few times where my exit order felt sluggish.
That said, the difference isn’t huge. Both are usable. I think the real gain comes from not fighting against the news spike itself and letting the market settle before you trade. That matters more than which platform you choose.
I’ve tested both during several FOMC and NFP releases, and here’s what I found.
AvaTrade’s execution is noticeably cleaner during the initial spike. The platform doesn’t lag and your orders execute close to the market price you see. eToro sometimes delays by a full second or two during extreme volatility, which is an eternity in news trading.
But here’s the real insight: even if the execution is perfect, the spreads widen so much during news that the gain isn’t worth the risk for most traders.
I now trade news on AvaTrade with small position sizes because I trust the execution, but I’ve built my strategy around trading after the volatility settles. The rebates through GlobeGain matter during normal hours anyway, so if I’m trading less during news, I’m just adjusting my volume accordingly.
If you’re serious about news trading, AvaTrade is the better platform. But if you’re trading regularly, the consistency matters more than news handling.