I’m trying to figure out which broker actually handles volatile market moments better. I want real data, not what they claim on their website.
During the last big news spike (FOMC, NFP, whatever was recent for you), what spreads did you actually see on AvaTrade versus eToro? And more importantly, did the spread stay consistent or did it blow out?
I’m also wondering if the GlobeGain rebates made a meaningful difference to your actual trading cost during that volatile period. Like, if the spread jumped from 1 pip to 3 pips, the rebate doesn’t help much, right?
I’m trying to decide which platform to use for news trading specifically, so your actual numbers from live trading would help way more than a comparison chart.
What did you experience?
Last NFP I was tracking, AvaTrade’s EUR/USD spread went from 0.9 to about 2.5 pips during the actual announcement. eToro hit 3+ pips in the same window.
The rebate covered maybe 0.3-0.5 of that depending on tier, so it helped a little but didn’t solve the fundamental problem. The real issue was execution speed—AvaTrade filled my order 200ms faster, which mattered more than the rebate.
If you’re news trading frequently, AvaTrade’s execution engine is noticeably better. eToro’s slower during spikes, which costs you on slippage even if the spreads are similar on paper.
I stopped trading news on eToro because the slippage was eating profits. Moved everything to AvaTrade even though the spreads are technically wider on calm days.
News volatility tests the broker’s infrastructure, not just their spreads. Here’s what matters:
Spread widening is normal. AvaTrade: EUR/USD around 2-3 pips during FOMC. eToro: typically 4-5 pips same event. That’s consistent with their regular spread difference.
Rebates don’t meaningfully offset news spreads. You’re looking at 50-100 pips of movement during major events. A 0.5 pip rebate is noise.
Execution quality becomes the real differentiator. Can they execute at peak volatility without rejecting orders? AvaTrade handles this better due to their ECN model. eToro’s market maker model means they sometimes reject orders during extreme spikes to protect themselves.
If you trade news regularly, this matters. If you trade 2-3 times monthly during calm periods, it doesn’t.
AvaTrade executed faster eToro had wider spreads during NFP actually.
Both brokers spike spreads during news. AvaTrade seemed tighter but hard to compare directly across platforms.
I’ve had better fill prices on AvaTrade during volatile times. eToro’s platform froze briefly during the last FOMC which cost me a few pips on entry.
If news trading is your main strategy, maybe lean AvaTrade. If you trade mostly outside these events, the difference barely matters.
Rebates help on regular spreads but news events are unpredictable by design.
One thing I noticed: AvaTrade’s spreads revert faster after the news spike ends. eToro keeps them wider for longer, maybe 5-10 minutes after. That extra time matters if you’re trying to exit quickly.
This is where consistent cashback actually adds up. If you make 3-4 trades around each news event and 12 events a year, the rebate compounds across all those slightly better exit prices on AvaTrade.
Check their execution history specifically. Most brokers show you trade fills. Review 5-10 news trades on each platform before committing. Real data beats speculation.
You’re probably trading EUR/USD or GBP/USD around news. Pull up your filled price versus the actual market price at that second. AvaTrade’s slippage is typically 1-2 pips less than eToro during volatility.
Demo trading news events helps too. You can’t replicate real spreads perfectly but you get a sense of how responsive each platform is when things get chaotic.
AvaTrade better during spikes test with small position first.
Also check their news calendar features. Some platforms get you advance warning better. That small detail helps you position before spreads hit max width.
Most brokers publish their average spreads under normal conditions. Ask support for their average spreads during high volatility windows specifically. Their answer tells you something about transparency which matters for trust.