I’ve been comparing these two brokers for a few weeks now and I’m trying to figure out which one actually costs less when everything is added together.
I know both have different spread structures, and I’m using GlobeGain for cashback on both platforms. But I’m getting confused about what the real cost actually is per trade.
Like, eToro advertises lower spreads in some cases, but AvaTrade sometimes has tighter execution. And then the rebates on top of that make it hard to compare them directly.
Has anyone actually sat down and calculated their total cost on each platform? I want to see if the rebates actually make a meaningful difference in which broker I should choose, or if it’s just a few dollars over time.
Calculate this way: take your average trade size and the instruments you trade most. Get the exact spreads from each broker during different market conditions, not their advertised minimums. Add the commission if any. Then subtract the rebate you’d receive through GlobeGain.
For most forex pairs, AvaTrade often comes out slightly cheaper after rebates when you factor in execution quality. But eToro’s spread consistency during volatile times can sometimes give you better real costs if slippage is lower.
Test with small positions on both for a week. Track your actual fills versus the quoted price. That’s your real answer, not just numbers on a spreadsheet.
AvaTrade edges out eToro on cost after rebates.
I did this comparison a few months ago and found it helpful to look at my actual trading history from both platforms.
What I noticed was that AvaTrade’s spreads seem a bit tighter on the pairs I trade most, especially EUR/USD and GBP/USD. Once I added the GlobeGain rebates on top, the difference became clearer.
But honestly, the difference wasn’t huge. Maybe a few pips per week. What mattered more was which platform felt more stable when I actually needed to trade.
AvaTrade’s spreads are usually tighter. eToro has its own cost structure. Rebates with GlobeGain help both but the math gets messy.
I’ve tracked this for several months across both platforms. The way I do it: I use a simple spreadsheet where I log my entry spread, exit spread, any commission, and then subtract the GlobeGain rebate for that trade.
With AvaTrade, I’m averaging around 1.2 pips total cost on EUR/USD after everything. eToro is around 1.5-1.8 depending on the time of day.
The rebates make a real difference though. Without them, AvaTrade would be maybe 0.5-0.7 pips cheaper, but GlobeGain brings eToro closer to the price. Not enough to make me switch, but enough to notice.
Track ten trades on each platform then compare actual costs.
One thing most traders miss: rebate timing matters. Some platforms pay weekly, others monthly. If you’re trading frequently, monthly rebates don’t help your immediate cash position between payouts. That’s worth considering when you’re comparing true cost.
Also check if GlobeGain’s rebate rates differ between AvaTrade and eToro. Sometimes the cashback percentage is higher on one broker than the other, which changes your total cost calculation significantly.