Core Insights - "Copy + paste" is emerging as a popular investment strategy, allowing investors to emulate successful figures like Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch [2] - Brokerages are leveraging social networks and automated portfolios to promote copy trading to American investors [2][5] - The launch of new platforms, such as the Dub app, is facilitating the sharing of trades and investment strategies among users [5] Industry Trends - A significant portion of eToro's user base, approximately one-third of its nearly 4 million accounts, utilizes its copy-trading feature, indicating strong demand [6] - eToro reported a 15% increase in trades in the last quarter, attributed to the growing popularity of copy trading [6] - The eToro app showcases a variety of traders with their performance metrics, enhancing user engagement and investment decision-making [7] Company Developments - The Dub app, described as the first U.S. regulated copy-trading platform, allows users to mirror trades of public figures, including politicians and celebrities [5] - Robinhood is set to introduce a "Social" product next year, further expanding the copy trading landscape [5] - eToro's founder emphasized that the copy-trading product will be a crucial growth driver in the U.S. market [8]