Comparison DEGIRO vs Merrill Edge

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare DEGIRO vs Merrill Edge. Which of them: DEGIRO or Merrill Edge a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. The commission fee of DEGIRO on regular transactions of the stock exchange is 4, and Merrill Edge has a commission fee of $6.95. When analyzing trading options, the commission fees of DEGIRO is 4, and that one of Merrill Edge is $6.95 + $0.75. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

It is important for investors to know what types of online trading broker supports and what tools they can use for trading. Let’s compare them. Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Forex Trading, Futures Trading, Crypto Trading are provided to customers by DEGIRO and Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading are provided by Merrill Edge. As for platforms, DEGIRO offers Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Merrill Edge offers Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. DEGIRO was established in 2013 in Netherlands, and it is regulated by AFM, DNB. And Merrill Edge was established in 2010 in USA, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA. We can withdraw funds from DEGIRO with the help of Bank Wire, and its withdrawal fee is 0. And Merrill Edge provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $0 (Visa Debit Card). The time for withdrawal in DEGIRO is 1-2 business days, and that one in Merrill Edge is immediate (Bank Wire).

Overall, DEGIRO boasts 4.1 stars versus Merrill Edge 4.1 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
DEGIRO
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Merrill Edge
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Futures
Cryptocurrency
DEGIRO
Stock
From 0.014% + £1.75
ETFs
From £1.75 + 0.03%
Options
From £0.38
Mutual Funds
From £6.57 + 0.10%
Bonds
From £1.75 + 0.06%
Futures
From £0.38
Cryptocurrency
From 0.058%
Merrill Edge
Stock
$6.95
ETFs
$6.95
Options
$6.95 + $0.75
Mutual Funds
No Transaction Fee
Bonds
$1 Per Bond ($10 min)
Futures
N/A
Cryptocurrency
N/A

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
DEGIRO
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading
Merrill Edge
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Futures Trading
Crypto Trading

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
DEGIRO
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Merrill Edge
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
DEGIRO
Research & Analysis
Education
Merrill Edge
Research & Analysis
Education

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
DEGIRO
Android App
iOS App
Merrill Edge
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
DEGIRO
Minimum deposit
0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Merrill Edge
Minimum deposit
None
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
DEGIRO
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
1-2 business days
Withdrawal Fee
0
Merrill Edge
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Immediate (Bank Wire)
Withdrawal Fee
$0 (Visa Debit Card)

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
DEGIRO
Сountry of Origin
Netherlands
Year Founded
2013
Regulated By
AFM, DNB
Merrill Edge
Сountry of Origin
USA
Year Founded
2010
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
DEGIRO
Phone
+45 89 88 62 81
Email
clients@degiro.ie
Live Chat
Yes
Merrill Edge
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
No

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