Comparison Merrill Edge vs Olymp Trade

The InvestorGreg.net broker comparisons assess over a dozen different brokers, finding the best online trading brokers. This comparison page compares Merrill Edge vs Olymp Trade. Is Merrill Edge or Olymp Trade a better online broker?

Firstly, let’s compare commission fees provided by these brokers for regular transactions. Let’s analyze the commission fees on trading options. Merrill Edge has a commission fee of $6.95 + $0.75, Olymp Trade has a commission fee of none. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are Merrill Edge provides customers with Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, and Olymp Trade provides customers with Options Trading. As for platforms, Merrill Edge offers Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Olymp Trade 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. Merrill Edge was founded in 2010 in USA, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA. And Olymp Trade was founded in 2014 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and it is regulated by Not Regulated. Withdrawal of funds from Merrill Edge can be done using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of $0 (Visa Debit Card). And Olymp Trade provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of free. The time for withdrawal in Merrill Edge is immediate (Bank Wire), and that one in Olymp Trade is 1 - 5 business days.

As a result, the rating of Merrill Edge is 4.1 stars versus that of Olymp Trade of 4 stars.

Overall Rating

 
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
Olymp Trade
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Merrill Edge
Stock
$6.95
ETFs
$6.95
Options
$6.95 + $0.75
Mutual Funds
No Transaction Fee
Bonds
$1 Per Bond ($10 min)
Forex Spreads
N/A
CFDs
N/A
Olymp Trade
Stock
N/A
ETFs
N/A
Options
N/A
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A
Forex Spreads
Starts at 0 pips
CFDs
0 pips for ECN

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Merrill Edge
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Olymp Trade
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading

Platforms

Platforms
Web Platform
Merrill Edge
Web Platform
Olymp Trade
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Merrill Edge
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Olymp Trade
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Merrill Edge
Android App
iOS App
Olymp Trade
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Merrill Edge
Minimum deposit
None
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Olymp Trade
Minimum deposit
$10
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Merrill Edge
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Immediate (Bank Wire)
Withdrawal Fee
$0 (Visa Debit Card)
Olymp Trade
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
1 - 5 business days
Withdrawal Fee
Free

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Merrill Edge
Сountry of Origin
USA
Year Founded
2010
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA
Olymp Trade
Сountry of Origin
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Year Founded
2014
Regulated By
Not Regulated

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Merrill Edge
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
No
Olymp Trade
Phone
+27 (21) 1003880
Email
support-en@olymptrade.com
Live Chat
No

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