In 2022, global equity markets dropped heavily. For many investors, it wasn’t just the loss — it was the feeling that growth and safety can’t coexist. But what if they could?
The investor’s dilemma
Investing often comes with a choice: go for growth potential and accept the ups and downs, or play it safe with reduced exposure.
But eToro has created a portfolio – the first of its kind on a retail investment platform – designed to challenge that trade-off.
Global exposure with fewer surprises
eToro’s Equity-Hedge Smart Portfolio gives you access to major global markets, but with a structure designed to return your initial investment at maturity.* It’s built for investors who want broad exposure to equities, without worry about the downside.
Instead of worrying with every swing, balance growth potential with fixed income AND capital protection. The result is a more controlled approach to global investing.
How it works
It’s simple in principle.
Markets rise? You capture the upside.
Markets fall? Your capital is returned to you intact.*
Your investment is split into two parts:
50% global equities for growth potential
Exposure to the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, FTSE 100 and MSCI Japan equity indices.
50% fixed income investment-grade bonds
Structured to align with a fixed maturity date and support capital protection.
The goal is to give you broad market exposure, without taking the full downside risk.
Note: Portfolio allocation percentages may vary slightly over time due to market fluctuations.
Global investing, without the FX drag
Choose eToro’s Equity-Hedge Smart Portfolio in any of three currencies: USD, EUR, or GBP. Each is currency hedged, helping reduce the impact of exchange rate swings on returns. Bottom line: your investment’s performance is driven by markets, not currency fluctuations.
What to keep in mind
Unlike traditional structured products, you don’t need a large upfront commitment. Minimum investment in this portfolio starts from $2,000.
To receive the capital protection, you need to stay invested until 31 December 2028. If you exit early, protection will no longer apply. Please see the full Terms and Conditions for further details on the associated risks.
The offer is available from 1 May to 31 July 2026 and may close once capacity is reached.
Why this matters now
Market volatility isn’t going away. Geopolitical tensions, rate uncertainty, and sector shifts mean investors are rethinking how they balance risk and growth.
The Equity-Hedge Smart Portfolio gives you a way to stay invested in global markets without taking the full downside risk.
Want to see the full picture?
Explore how the portfolio is structured, how it has performed in backtests, and understand what to expect across different market scenarios.
Learn More About Equity-Hedge.