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Trading platform eToro plans to more than double its UK equity offerings through enhanced market data access from the London Stock Exchange (LSE), adding over 1,000 predominantly smaller-cap stocks to its existing portfolio of 400 British listings.
The expansion comes as eToro's latest Retail Investor Beat survey shows the UK ranks as the third most popular investment destination among global retail investors, with 16 per cent holding British equities, behind Europe at 51 per cent and the US at 35 per cent.
"Our vision as a business is to open up global markets so that people can invest and trade in a simple and transparent way," said Yossi Brandes, VP of Execution Services at eToro. "Our new relationship with the London Stock Exchange aligns with this goal perfectly and will enrich the equity investing experience for eToro users."
The partnership includes enhanced pricing data access, though specific improvements were not detailed. The new stocks will be added gradually over several months, the company said.
Geoff Hammond, Head of Market Data at LSE, said: "We are delighted that eToro has chosen London Stock Exchange data to power their trading and investing platform, delivering better outcomes for eToro users looking to invest in UK-listed companies."
The move follows eToro's launch of its first UK tax wrapper product last year and the recent introduction of direct trading in pounds sterling for British users.
The company surveyed 10,000 retail investors across 12 countries for its market research, though it did not disclose specific user numbers or trading volumes for its UK operations.
