Free trading course worth up to $2,000
A professional trading course that normally costs thousands of dollars is now yours completely free. Ten modules take you from the basics of fundamental analysis all the way to your own copy-trading strategy, right on the eToro platform.
Just open an account, pass verification and the whole eToro Academy is yours. Learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever you want, from the app or the web.
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Forget paid “guru” groups, exclusive Discords, Patreon subscriptions for tens of dollars a month or HeroHero where big promises come with very little concrete content. Here it is different: a complete, professional course worth $2,000 that actually teaches you something useful — from fundamental analysis and technical tools to risk management and copy trading — and all of it for free, just by registering on eToro.
No tricks, no “look me in the eyes and believe me” — just real knowledge from an experienced analyst that you can apply immediately to your own investing. And if after the course you decide that's enough for you, you leave with no strings attached. If it grabs you, the platform is right there for you to start investing or copying other investors. And if you want a community, we'd rather point you to free, serious Discords or forums where people share their experiences without any commercial pressure. This is about education, not persuasion.
Why trade on eToro
Before you start the course, it's worth knowing which platform you'll be trading on. Throughout the course, Peter Martin explains how the markets really work — and eToro is the ideal environment for beginners and experienced traders alike.
Put simply — because it's a fantastic chance to learn something genuinely useful for free, from someone with real market experience. Imagine getting a complete $2,000 trading course (for free) in which a professional like Peter Martin shows you how to look at the markets like a seasoned trader — not just in theory, but with concrete examples. He'll show you how to read company earnings, tell whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued, take advantage of economic news, analyse charts, manage risk… and above all — how to put it all together into a strategy that works. So why not? You only lose a few minutes registering, but you can gain knowledge that earns (or saves) you far more than $2,000.
Regulated broker
eToro is fully regulated in the EU (CySEC), the UK (FCA) and Australia (ASIC). Funds are protected up to EUR 20,000 and held in segregated accounts. Over 15 years of history and top-tier security standards.
Over 30 million users
The world's largest social trading platform. You can copy the strategies of successful investors and learn from the best in real time, with access to the portfolios of Popular Investors with verified results.
Over 3,000 instruments
Stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, forex, commodities and indices on a single platform. No hidden account-keeping fees, zero commission on stocks and competitive spreads. Fractional shares from 10 USD.
What you'll learn in the course
You get the complete online course “Advanced Aspects of Trading” for free — it would otherwise cost $2,000. And it's not vague advice — it's practical, professional strategies used by experienced traders and investors.
Professional strategies
Advanced trading strategies used by professionals on eToro. Technical and fundamental analysis knowledge that lets you make decisions on the financial markets with confidence, with access to exclusive Popular Investor strategies with proven results.
Risk management
Key principles of money management and capital protection. Use of advanced tools like Stop Loss, Take Profit and Trailing Stop, portfolio diversification and an optimal risk/reward ratio.
Social trading
eToro's unique social-trading features: how to effectively copy successful traders, analyze their portfolios and build your own diversified copy-trading strategy. Access to the exclusive eToro trader community.
Course content – 10 complete modules
The “Advanced Aspects of Trading” course on eToro includes 10 practical modules that teach you everything from the basics of fundamental and technical analysis and the use of macroeconomic data, through reading charts and patterns, to advanced copy-trading strategies and risk management. You'll learn to use eToro's tools — like ProCharts, the economic calendar or the pattern scanners — and even how to become a successful Popular Investor. Everything is tailored directly to the eToro platform and focused on real, day-to-day trading.
Fundamental analysis (Part 1)
Basics of fundamental analysis on the eToro platform, reading financial statements directly in the app, competitor and sector analysis. Assessing the intrinsic value of assets with eToro Research and the earnings calendar.
Fundamental analysis (Part 2)
Advanced fundamental-analysis techniques, valuation models, cash-flow analysis and forecasting future returns. Using eToro Insights and analyst reports for informed decisions.
Economic indicators
Macroeconomic indicators and their impact on markets, using eToro's economic calendar, forecasting moves from macro data. Central-bank analysis and its effects on the various asset classes.
Trend analysis (Part 1)
Identifying trends with eToro's advanced charting tools, trend lines, support and resistance. Recognizing trend strength and potential changes with ProCharts.
Trend analysis (Part 2)
Advanced trend formations, Fibonacci retracements, Elliott Wave Theory and other tools to predict trend continuation or reversal. Practical use of technical indicators.
Trend confirmation
Technical indicators to confirm the trend available on eToro: RSI, MACD, Stochastic, divergences and their practical use. Combining multiple indicators to increase signal accuracy.
Pattern analysis
Chart formations: triangles, flags, head and shoulders, double top/bottom. Recognizing and trading classic patterns with eToro's analytical tools and automatic scanners.
Copy Trading strategies
Mastering copy trading on eToro: selecting Popular Investors, analyzing their performance, diversifying the copy portfolio and optimizing capital allocation. Risk management when copying.
Risk management
Money management, position sizing, using Stop Loss and Take Profit, Trailing Stop. Portfolio management and trading psychology for long-term success.
The path to Popular Investor
How to become a Popular Investor on eToro, build your own investment brand, gain followers and additional income. Optimizing performance and building discipline for consistent returns.
Your instructor
Learn from a recognised eToro Popular Investor with proven results.
Peter Martin
Certified eToro Popular Investor · 15+ years of experience
Peter Martin is a certified Popular Investor on eToro with over 15 years of hands-on experience in financial markets. He started as a trader at an investment bank, specializing in forex and commodities, and has been an active member of the eToro community since 2015.
His transparent approach has earned him over 25,000 followers on eToro and an average annual return of 28% over the last 5 years. Peter specializes in combining technical analysis with copy-trading strategies and regularly shares his knowledge with the eToro community.
How do you get the course for free?
You get the course completely free in three simple steps. First create a free eToro account — just fill in a short registration form with your email and phone number; the whole thing takes a few minutes. Then complete account verification under European security standards (KYC): upload a proof of identity (such as an ID card or passport) and a proof of address. Verification usually takes from a few minutes up to 24 hours.
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Register on eToro
Create a free eToro account with a simple registration form. The process takes only 2 minutes, no hidden fees. You only need an email and phone for verification.
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Account verification
Complete the KYC process per European security standards. Upload your ID or passport and a proof of address. Verification usually takes from a few minutes up to 24 hours.
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Access the course
After verification you get immediate access to all 10 modules in the eToro Academy section. Study at your own pace, whenever and wherever, from the app or web platform.
100% free · no commitment · instant access after verification
What can you trade on eToro?
You can invest in shares of well-known companies (for example blue chips, growth companies or dividend stocks from around the world), trade popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, various altcoins and new DeFi tokens. You also have access to commodities — gold, silver, oil or natural gas. You can invest in global indices such as the S&P 500, NASDAQ, DAX or FTSE, or trade the forex market with major, minor and even exotic pairs at low spreads. And for those who want to diversify, there are ETFs covering entire sectors, regions or market segments.
Stocks
Blue-chip, growth and dividend stocks from around the world
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins and the latest DeFi tokens
Commodities
Gold, silver, oil, natural gas and agricultural commodities
Indices
S&P 500, NASDAQ, DAX, FTSE and other global indices
Forex
Major, minor and exotic pairs with low spreads
ETFs
Diversified ETFs by sectors and regions
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What are investment courses and webinars?
Investment webinars and seminars are online training programs focused on the financial markets and investing. They are structured courses where you learn from experienced experts how to invest properly and trade stocks, cryptocurrencies, forex and other financial instruments.
Webinars take place live online with the option to ask questions in real time, while seminars are usually pre-recorded courses, split into modules, that you can complete at your own pace.
Main goal: to teach you to invest safely and profitably, avoid the common mistakes beginners make and give you the practical knowledge you need to succeed on the financial markets. Most quality brokers like eToro offer these educational programs to their clients for free.