What is the eToro Popular Investor Program?
The Popular Investor programme is exclusive to eToro and was built on top of the CopyTraderTM function. It is a tool that allows successful investors to grow their businesses on the eToro platform by sharing their expertise and boosting their assets under copy (AUC).
Successful investors can grow their influence and number of copiers by sharing their abilities, expertise, and tactics with the eToro community through the Popular Investor Program. If you are looking to invest in becoming a Popular Investor, keep on reading for all details.
eToro works with Popular Investors, many of whom are progressively expanding their name and establishing major revenue sources in addition to their trading results. They provide Popular Investor status to the finest and brightest in our community less than 20% of all candidates are accepted into the programme — and constantly monitor that high requirements are met.
How to Become a Popular Investor at eToro?
You can follow these steps to be selected as one of eToro's popular investors.
Create an eToro account.
Make a deposit (to be eligible for the programme, your equity must be larger than $1,000).
Add your entire name (under privacy settings), a picture of your face, and a bio of at least 150 words to your profile.
For at least two months, trade on eToro.
For six months, maintain an overall risk score of 7 or lower.
Find a copier.
Amounts of Payments And Requirements for AUM
Monthly payouts are calculated using the average AUC. The following formula determines percentage payments: X% times average AUC (Asset Under Copy) divided by 12.
Average Monthly AUC/Equity is calculated by averaging each day's closing AUC/Equity for the month.
Elites are rewarded up to $10 million AUC. Elite Pros can earn up to $20 million AUC or $30 million AUC if they have been in the programme for at least five years. At the end of the calendar year, 0.5% of the remaining AUC is paid out.
| Cadet | Champion | Elite | Elite Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Payment | $500 | 1.5% Annual | 1.5% Annual | |
| Min Average Monthly AUC | 1 copier | $50K | $500K | $10M |
| Mon Average Monthly Equity | $1000 | $5000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
How Often Do Investors Receive Payments And What Can Prevent?
Popular Investors are reimbursed on the 10th of the month, depending on their tier.
All Popular Investors' payments are transferred to their eToro accounts and instantly withdrawn through their preferred form of payment.
Any violation of Popular Investor criteria or failure to complete the requirements will result in payment revocation. This includes not exceeding leverage limits or risk score, failing to meet equity criteria, and insulting others/abusing the feed.
Requirements for Popular Investors
| Cadet | Champion | Elite | Elite Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Copiers | 1 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Minimum on time levels | 2 months | 4 months | 2 months | - |
| Maximum Daily Risk Score | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Leverage Restrictions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly feed posts | - | Min 100 words | Min 100 words | Min 100 words |
| Strategy Declaration and Exclusivity Agreement | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Educational Requirements | - | - | Investment Management Qualification | Advanced Investment Management Qualification |
Training Offers for Popular Investors
These are the educational benefits the Popular Investors receive, as per their tier.
| Cadet | Champion | Elite | Elite Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority 24/7 Customer Service | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Featured in eToro marketing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complimentary tickets to events(offline /online), sports events, conferences | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free- Fee Withdrawal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Subscription to the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal subscription | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Delta Pro App | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Upto $100 reimbursement on investment book | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Premium Subscription of TipsRank | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Client Relationship manager in Popular Investor team | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Invitation to eToro global office | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Investor Relations: call with top copiers and access to investors fact sheet | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Xperiti Subscription | ✓ |
All offerings are subject to the eToro Club's terms and conditions.
Based on availability. Tickets are only available for matches featuring an eToro-partnered team.
FAQ
To Become A Popular Investor, Do You Need An eToro Account?
Yes. A trading strategy can be shown through your trading account. Thus, you need an eToro account to become a popular investor.
What are Equity and AUC?
The worth of your account is referred to as equity. AUC is an abbreviation for assets-under-copy. This is the sum of money copied from your portfolio in Popular Investor terms.
If I Am A Popular Investor, How Often Should I Post?
You should post at least once every month. However, if you can do it weekly, it is well appreciated.
Can You Move Up A Tier If You Move Down?
Of course, as long as you fulfil the requirements of the particular tier and the minimum time you are required to spend there.
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