Comparison Merrill Edge vs Trading 212

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare Merrill Edge vs Trading 212. Which of them: Merrill Edge or Trading 212 a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. Merrill Edge has a commission fee of $6.95, and Trading 212 has a commission fee of 0. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

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 Trading 212 provides customers with Stocks Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading. Concerning the platforms, Merrill Edge uses Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Trading 212 uses 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 established in 2010 in USA, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA. And Trading 212 was established in 2004 in Bulgaria, and it is regulated by FCA, FSC. Withdrawal of funds from Merrill Edge can be done using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of $0 (Visa Debit Card). And Trading 212 provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of 0. The withdrawal time for Merrill Edge is immediate (Bank Wire), and that one for Trading 212 is 0-5 days.

As a result, the rating of Merrill Edge is 4.1 stars versus that of Trading 212 of 4.3 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
Trading 212
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
Trading 212
Stock
0
ETFs
0
Options
N/A
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A
Forex Spreads
0.8 average spread for EUR/USD
CFDs
Fees built into spreads

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Merrill Edge
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Trading 212
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading

Platforms

Platforms
Web Platform
Merrill Edge
Web Platform
Trading 212
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Merrill Edge
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Trading 212
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Merrill Edge
Android App
iOS App
Trading 212
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Merrill Edge
Minimum deposit
None
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Trading 212
Minimum deposit
£1
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal

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)
Trading 212
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
0-5 days
Withdrawal Fee
0

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Merrill Edge
Сountry of Origin
USA
Year Founded
2010
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA
Trading 212
Сountry of Origin
Bulgaria
Year Founded
2004
Regulated By
FCA, FSC

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Merrill Edge
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
No
Trading 212
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
No

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