I can't find brokerage connection, do I need a paid subscription?

**Short answer:** No — linking your brokerage account itself is free on Ainvest. 🚀 You only need a paid plan if you want certain *premium* analytics (e.g., intraday factor-tilt dashboards or multi-account back-tests). The basic link lets you: • View real-time positions & cash • Run the core performance scans I mentioned (gainers / laggards, P&L, drawdown, etc.) • Place trades through the Ainvest interface Below is a quick checklist to get you connected, plus a note on what’s free vs. paid. --- ### 1. Confirm you’re on the latest version • **Mobile:** Check the App Store / Google Play for any pending Ainvest update. • **Web:** Hit Ctrl + F5 to force-refresh and clear old cache. ### 2. Navigate to the right corner 1. Tap/Click the **Profile icon → Settings** 2. Choose **“Linked Brokerage Accounts.”** • If you see an **empty page** or a **“Connect Brokerage”** button, that means you’re on the free tier and haven’t linked anything yet (totally fine). ### 3. Start the secure link (100 % free) 1. Press **“Connect a New Account.”** 2. Select **eToro** from the broker list. 3. Complete the broker’s OAuth login. • You’ll briefly land on eToro’s official page, sign in, and grant read/trade permissions. 4. When you’re redirected back, you should see something like: ``` Institution Tag : etoro Account ID : et1234567 ``` *This step costs nothing.* 🎉 ### 4. What *does* the paid tier unlock? | Feature | Free Plan | Pro/Elite Plan | |---|---|---| | Real-time positions & basic P&L | ✅ | ✅ | | Per-stock gain/loss report | ✅ | ✅ | | Drawdown & volatility scan | ✅ | ✅ | | Factor attribution, intra-day alpha signals | ❌ | ✅ | | Multi-account aggregation, PDF reports | ❌ | ✅ | So for the portfolio triage we discussed (identify “duds,” see top performers, etc.), the **free plan is sufficient**. Feel free to upgrade later if you want the deeper factor or macro overlays. --- ### 5. Still don’t see the “Linked Brokerage Accounts” tab? It sometimes disappears if your account type is set to *View-Only Mode* (created during a promo). In that case: 1. Log out → log back in 2. If the tab is still missing, go to **Help Center → Live Chat** and request a switch to a *Standard* account (takes ~2 minutes). --- #### Next step Once you’ve completed the eToro link, just copy-paste the **Institution Tag** and **Account ID** here. I’ll immediately run the scan and surface your best/worst holdings so we can craft an action plan. 👍 --- **Quick question for you** (fills in your missing “Investment Objective”): If you had to pick one priority for the *next three years*, would it be 🏃‍♂️ pure growth, 💸 steady income, or ⚖️ a balanced mix? Your one-word answer helps me fine-tune the recommendations! 😉