eToro, the trading and investing platform, announced a partnership with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) to expand its UK stock offerings. This move will more than double the number of LSE-listed shares available to eToro’s 3.8 million UK users.
Key points:
- eToro will add over 1,000 new UK stocks, increasing from the current 400+.
- The partnership aims to offer a wider range of investment options, including smaller stocks previously unavailable.
- Enhanced pricing data from LSE will help users make better investment decisions.
- This expansion supports eToro’s efforts to localize its offerings, including a recently launched ISA product.
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Market insights:
- UK retail investors are increasingly interested in local equities, with UK stocks being their second most-held asset class after cash.
- eToro’s recent survey shows a trend of retail investors diversifying away from major tech stocks towards a broader range of investments.
Additional developments:
- eToro is also collaborating with SDA Bocconi to strengthen its presence in Italy and Europe’s fintech scene.