I’m thinking about which broker to stick with long term, and I want to make a decision based on something more than just their homepage claims. For me, platform stability during high-impact news events is huge since I sometimes trade around NFP or FOMC announcements.
I’ve seen a lot of posts about both brokers having issues during volatile times, but I’m trying to figure out whether one actually holds up better than the other. And I’m curious how this ties into your overall cost picture when you factor in rebates.
Like, if avatrade has slightly wider spreads normally but stays stable during news dumps, versus eToro having tighter spreads but occasional slippage during volatility—how do you actually measure which one costs you more in real terms?
Also wondering if rebates through GlobeGain actually help offset the increased costs during those high-volatility windows, or if that’s just wishful thinking.
What’s been your actual experience with platform performance during news, and how does that factor into your broker choice?
This is where real-world testing matters more than specs. During high-impact news, most brokers widen spreads temporarily. The question is how much and for how long.
Avatrade generally holds execution speed better during volatility in my testing. eToro sometimes freezes for 2-3 seconds during FOMC, which can cost you meaningful slippage.
However, avatrade’s spreads during normal times are wider, so you’re paying for that stability daily. Calculate across a full month: higher baseline spreads versus occasional volatility costs.
Rebates help offset baseline costs but don’t protect you from slippage during news. Protection comes from choosing a broker with solid execution infrastructure, not cashback.
I tested this myself around the last NFP. Started a limit order just before the number dropped on both platforms.
On avatrade, hit my entry point immediately. On eToro, there was a visible lag—probably only 0.5 seconds but in that window spreads went from 1.5 to almost 4 pips. That’s real money if you’re taking larger positions.
Since then I’ve been using avatrade for my news trades and eToro for longer-term positions. The rebates through GlobeGain help with my overall cost structure on both, but they don’t change execution quality.
If you’re trading news regularly, execution stability wins over lower baseline spreads. That’s just facts.
I actually recorded my spreads on both during the last big FOMC announcement. Avatrade stayed relatively stable around 1.8 pips on EUR/USD, while eToro spiked to over 3 pips for maybe 30 seconds.
It’s one data point though. Could have been different if I tested again. That’s why I think most traders benefit from just trying both for real during normal conditions first, then seeing which one
feels right during volatility.
The rebates do help your monthly costs, but yeah, execution quality during the actual event matters more.
Avatrade holds better during news. Withdraw and rebates equal.
I trade mostly during calm hours so this doesn’t affect me much. But I’ve read enough posts here about both platforms having issues during FOMC. Seems like avatrade is more stable but I haven’t personally tested it.
Here’s something else to consider: your broker’s liquidity provider matters. Avatrade uses different LP infrastructure than eToro, which is probably why you see the execution difference.
During news, if a broker’s LP pulls liquidity or gets overloaded, you’ll see wider spreads or requoting. That’s not the broker’s fault entirely—it’s just how market microstructure works. But some brokers have more robust LP relationships.
When you calculate your real cost through rebates and spreads, don’t ignore this variable. A broker with lower baseline spreads but less stable news-time execution might cost you more overall.