eToro Expands Trading Platform with Singapore Exchange Stocks
eToro is set to integrate Singapore Exchange (SGX) stocks onto its trading platform within the current year. This strategic move will grant eToro's global user base direct access to companies listed on the Singapore stock market.
Previously, the platform offered access to stocks from major global exchanges including New York, London, Hong Kong, Dubai, and Euronext. The addition of SGX stocks signifies a deeper commitment to expansion within Asia, with Singapore chosen as the company's regional base.
eToro had previously secured its capital markets services license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore in July, a key step in facilitating this expansion.
Singapore: A Strategic Hub for Southeast Asia Expansion
Yoni Assia, co-founder and CEO of eToro, highlighted Singapore's importance as the initial point of entry for the company's broader expansion plans into other Southeast Asian countries. He stated that the company aims to leverage Singapore's position as a hub for the region.
Assia characterized Singapore's capital market as one of the most active globally and regionally. He noted its well-established infrastructure and clear regulatory framework, which are conducive to innovation.
A new feature designed specifically for Singaporean users will be introduced this year. This tool will enable users in Singapore to view the investment activities of other platform users. If they find a particular investment strategy appealing, they can replicate it directly, eliminating the need for extensive personal research and analysis.
Assia explained that while Singaporean investors currently have the ability to trade international stocks, the process can be complex. Navigating markets such as Germany or Italy, for instance, can be challenging without in-depth knowledge. eToro's "copy trading" functionality addresses this by allowing users to follow and automatically mirror the portfolios of other investors.
The underlying principle is to provide a more informed trading experience, enabling users to learn by observing and following experienced investors. This approach removes the necessity for users to become experts in multiple international markets to engage in global investing. Singaporean traders will now benefit from this enhanced access, in addition to trading on their local exchange.
Investor Trends: AI and Defence Stocks Dominated in 2025
Concurrent with the Singapore rollout, eToro has released data from 2025 detailing the investment preferences of retail investors. The platform observed significant growth in interest in AI infrastructure, quantum computing, and European defence stocks. Nebius Group emerged as the top performer, experiencing a 328% increase in investor holdings.
Oracle also saw a substantial rise, with its holder base growing by 228% compared to the previous year. Nvidia, which was already the most widely held stock on the platform, recorded an additional 21% increase in holders, while Meta saw a 19% growth.
In the defence sector, Leonardo recorded a 209% increase in holders, followed by Thales with a 167% rise, Rheinmetall with a 165% increase, and BAE Systems with a 141% gain. eToro attributed this surge in defence stock interest to the European Union's €800 billion rearmament plan, which has led investors to view defence as a long-term investment rather than a short-term trading opportunity.
Lale Akoner, Global Market Strategist at eToro, noted a shift in the focus of AI investments. Initially, investor interest was concentrated on chip manufacturers, but it has now expanded to include companies involved in the operation of data centers. She also highlighted that defence stocks are benefiting from stable government initiatives and clear military spending trajectories.
Personnel Changes at eToro
In internal news, James Kassam, who held the position of Head of Marketing at eToro Money, has departed the company. Kassam joined eToro in 2022, following a tenure at Rooster Money, a banking app for children that is now owned by NatWest.
Kassam announced his departure on social media, stating, "After four years at eToro, it's time for my next challenge." He reflected on his time at the company, describing it as a dynamic period that included launching global products, working on a neo-banking platform, and navigating an initial public offering. He expressed gratitude to Orel Assia, Shira Yitshaki, Moran Lapid, Debbie Gold Hadar, Guy Gabel, Oded Ben Dror, and Stephanie Wilks-Wiffen. Kassam did not disclose his future plans but indicated that further announcements would be made soon.