eToro Academy: The Knowledge To Invest
Improve Your Trading
Take this course to enhance your trading with additional advanced trading strategies. | 6 Lessons
Learn to invest
Enhance your financial skills with etoro Academy’s free courses, podcasts, and webinars for all levels.
New to investing?
If you’re ready to get started in the financial markets but not sure how, this course is for you | 10 Lessons
From beginner to investor
Learn live online from the experts & be on your way to better investing. Not just another investing course! | 4 Lessons
Building your portfolio
Complete this course to learn how to build a diversified investment portfolio. | 9 Lessons
Improve Your Trading
Take this course to enhance your trading with additional advanced trading strategies. | 6 Lessons
Learn to invest
Enhance your financial skills with etoro Academy’s free courses, podcasts, and webinars for all levels.
The knowledge to invest, all in one place
The etoro Academy is your one-stop resource to empower yourself with the knowledge you need to master the markets. Start your journey to better investing by exploring the topics below:
All about
investing](/content/academy/investing/?essentials/index.html)
The art of
trading](/content/academy/trading/?essentials/index.html)
Crypto & blockchain](/content/academy/crypto/?essentials/index.html)
Get Started on etoro](/content/academy/etoro-basics/index.html)
Essentials
Why should you consider investing?
Beginners•2 min
Why should you consider investing? This video breaks down the top reasons people invest, from achieving financial security to generating passive income.
Investment Terms You Need to Know
Beginners•4 min
Start your investment journey by mastering key terms like capital markets, indices, IPO, and more. This video covers the basic terms every investor should know.
What Is CFD Trading and How Does It Work?
Beginners•7 min
Want to know how CFD trading works? Check out our beginner’s guide to learn about the risks associated with CFD trading on eToro and how to navigate them.
How To Set Up Stop-Loss & Take-Profit Orders
Advanced•6 min
A detailed rundown of exit orders & stop losses, how they work & how you can use them to compliment your strategy when trading stocks & other assets.
How to Build Your Portfolio
Beginners•2 min
Learn how to build a diversified portfolio to reduce investment risk. This video covers essential steps for beginners to create a balanced investment strategy.
Most Popular
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What Is CFD Trading and How Does It Work?
Beginners•7 min
Want to know how CFD trading works? Check out our beginner’s guide to learn about the risks associated with CFD trading on eToro and how to navigate them.
2
Top Dividend Stocks for 2026
Beginners•7 min
Gear up for 2026 with top dividend stocks. Explore the potential of J&J, Chevron, Coca Cola, Verizon, Caterpillar, McDonald’s with eToro’s expert analysts.
3
How to buy Bitcoin for the First Time
Beginners•8 min
Looking to buy Bitcoin for the first time? Learn more about the popular cryptocurrency from our simple beginner’s guide on how to buy bitcoin.
4
Top Cryptoassets to Watch in 2026
Beginners
2026 looks set to be another big year for crypto - eToro highlights five top cryptoassets to watch including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Chainlink and Polygon.
5
What Is Leverage and Margin?
Intermediate•8 min
How do leverage and margin work? We explain what leverage is and how investors can use margin and leverage to increase their buying power.
Keep growing as an investor
Join our global community of investors to view other traders’ portfolios, discuss strategies and access their collective expertise. Then practise what you learn with a free $100,000 virtual portfolio.
Most Recent
What Are Unit Trusts, OEICs and SPACs?
Intermediate•9 min
Learn the key differences between Unit Trusts, OEICs and SPACs. Understand how each investment structure works, their benefits and risks.
How a Financial Report is Built
Intermediate•9 min
Learn how financial reports are constructed and improve your analysis techniques.
Copy Trading vs Mirror Trading
Beginners•7 min
Discover how copy trading evolved from mirror trading. Learn the key differences, benefits, and how to start copying successful traders on eToro.
Top Cryptoassets to Watch in 2026
Beginners
2026 looks set to be another big year for crypto - eToro highlights five top cryptoassets to watch including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Chainlink and Polygon.
Stablecoins Explained
Beginners•9 min
Learn what stablecoins are, how they work, and why they matter in crypto investing. Use this guide to understand the different types, their benefits and risks.
UPCOMING LIVE COURSES
Introduction to Investment Basics
1 h
Join Sam & Mati as they deliver a course on an introduction to investing
Technical Analysis
1 h
Join Sam & Mati as they discuss all things to do with technical analysis.
Fundamental Analysis
1 h
Join Sam & Mati as they discuss all things to do with fundamental analysis
Building Your Portfolio
1 h
Join Sam & Mati as they discuss how to build a portfolio and what to consider