How do I close / sell an open position?
Last updated: 12 August 2026
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You can request to close / sell an open trade at any time on etoro.
Your request will be executed during market hours.
etoro app
- Go to your Portfolio here (or enter the etoro app and tap Portfolio at the bottom of the screen) to see all the instruments you are currently trading.
- Tap on the relevant instrument to see the breakdown into individual positions.
- Tap on the position you wish to close, then tap Close Trade at the bottom of the new screen.
- Alternatively, swipe left on the position you wish to close and tap the X, then tap Sell at the bottom of the new screen.
Desktop/web
- Go to your Portfolio here (or click Portfolio in the left-hand menu) to see all the instruments you are currently trading.
- Click on the relevant instrument to see the breakdown into individual positions.
- Click Sell next to the position you wish to close.
- On the new screen, click Sell at the bottom.
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, if you want to, and tap Confirm Close.
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