Yes, on eToro, traders who join the Popular Investor Program earn monthly payments for being copied. It’s not just about their trading results. Their income also depends on how many people are copying them and the total value of those copied funds, what eToro calls Assets Under Copy (AUC).
Top-tier Popular Investors can receive up to 1.5% of their AUC per year, paid monthly. That’s alongside any gains from their own trading activity.
eToro’s Popular Investor Program has four levels: Cadet, Champion, Elite, and Elite Pro. But only Champion and above actually earn payments.
| Tier | Monthly AUC requirement | Equity requirement | Minimum copiers | Payment rate & caps |
| Cadet | $50k | $2k | 1 | No payment |
| Champion | $50k average monthly AUC | $10k | 5 | 1.5% p.a. on average AUC, paid monthly; minimum $250, max $500 |
| Elite | $400k | $50k | 10 | 1.5% p.a. on AUC |
| Elite Pro | $10m / $20m (depending on tenure) | $100k | 10 | 1.5% p.a. on AUC up to cap; excess earns 0.5% |
Drop below the threshold (maybe your Assets Under Copy (AUC) slip or your copier count shrinks), and you’re out for that month. No payout until you’re back at the qualifying level.
So yes, eToro copy traders do get paid. But it’s not automatic. You’ll need to qualify for the Popular Investor Program and hit certain performance and engagement benchmarks to stay in. Thinking of going for it? I strongly recommend that you read through the terms and know exactly what you’re signing up for.
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