How to Copy a Trader on eToro: Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

Tony Mai
Sep 18
3 min read

Updated: Oct 16

Copy trading is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to start investing—even if you’ve never touched the stock market before. Instead of spending years learning how to analyze charts, time the market, or research individual companies, you can shortcut the process by mirroring the trades of experienced investors.

For beginners, this is a game-changer. It means you can participate in the same opportunities as seasoned traders, without needing to spend countless hours studying financial reports or stressing over which stock to buy. You simply choose an investor whose strategy and track record you believe in, allocate funds, and let your portfolio grow alongside theirs.

Another powerful insight is that your funds always remain in your account. The Popular Investors you copy (like me) don’t get direct access to your money, so there’s no risk of someone “running off with your funds.” All trades are executed by eToro’s system automatically, keeping your capital secure and fully under your control.

The best part? While you’re learning by observing their moves, your money is already working for you. Over time, you can build confidence, gain insights into how professionals think, and eventually develop your own style of investing. Until then, copy trading gives you a head start that most new investors never get.

Screenshot of eToro CopyTrader feature showing how beginners can copy top investors step by step

Step 1: Sign Up for eToro

Head over to eToro’s signup page and create your free account.

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You’ll need an email, username, and password.
eToro may ask for ID verification to comply with regulations.

Once complete, you’ll have access to the trading platform.

Step 2: Search for an Investor to Copy

On your dashboard:

Click Discover
Scroll down to CopyTrader™
Browse top investors or search directly for a trader by username

👉 If you’d like to follow my portfolio, search for tonishiii.

Step 3: Review the Investor’s Profile

Before copying anyone, check their:

Performance history (returns over 1, 2, 5 years)
Risk score (1 = very low risk, 10 = high risk)
Portfolio holdings (see what they’re invested in)

This helps you decide if the investor matches your goals and risk tolerance.

Step 4: Click “Copy”

Once you’ve chosen the investor:

Press the green Copy button
Enter the amount you’d like to allocate (minimum is usually $200)
Decide if you want to Copy Open Trades (start mirroring current positions) or just future trades

That’s it—your account will now automatically mirror their trades in real time.

Step 5: Monitor and Adjust

You can pause or stop copying at any time
You can add more funds to your copy allocation
Your account remains fully in your control

It’s smart to check in occasionally, but the beauty of copy trading is that most of the heavy lifting is done for you.

Why Copy Me?

I’ve been investing for 8+ years, with a focus on long-term growth stocks, AI, and major macro trends.

Track record: +90% return in the past year
Annualized returns: ~50% over the past 6 years
Risk score: 5 (balanced)
Hundreds of copiers already following

If you want to align your wealth with a disciplined, transparent strategy, join me here.

Final Thoughts

Copy trading on eToro is one of the fastest ways to gain market exposure with expert guidance. Just remember: while you’re leveraging someone else’s experience, investing always carries risk. Copy amounts you’re comfortable with and think long-term.

✅ Ready to start? Click here to copy me on eToro and invest alongside my trades today.

— Tony Mai | Elite Popular Investor | The Freedom Investor

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