Can I close part of my trade?
Last updated: 12 August 2026
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You can partially close a position as long as both the part being closed and the part of the trade remaining open meet the minimum trade size requirements.
etoro app
- Go to your Portfolio here (or tap Portfolio at the bottom of the screen to see all the instruments you are currently trading).
- Tap on the instrument line you wish to close.
- In the next window, tap Close.
- Tick Close only part of the trade under the trade summary.
- Select the USD or unit amount you wish to close.
- Tap Close Trade.
Desktop/web
- Go to your Portfolio here (or click Portfolio in the sidebar to see all the instruments you are currently trading).
- Click on the instrument line you wish to close.
- In the next window, click Close.
- Tick Close only part of the trade under the trade summary.
- Select the USD or unit amount you wish to close.
- Click Close Trade.
etoro AI
- Go to your Portfolio.
- Select an asset.
- Select the position you wish to close.
- Tap Close Trade.
- Adjust the amount of units you wish to close and tap Confirm Close.
Your request will be executed during market hours.
Once you click Close Trade, only the selected amount will close and the rest will remain as an open trade in your Portfolio.
The Stop Loss and Take Profit parameters of the remaining position will adjust automatically to match the new trade size.
The closed part of the position will appear as a unique trade in your portfolio History.
Important note
For clients of etoro in the USA, partial closes are not currently available for stock positions.
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