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ATC Brokers vs Merrill Edge

Compare ATC Brokers and Merrill Edge side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers

Experienced ECN forex traders

ATC Brokers is an FCA- and CIMA-regulated ECN/STP broker founded in 2005, offering forex and CFDs via MetaTra…

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Merrill Edge

Merrill Edge

Bank of America customers and long-term investors

Merrill Edge is a Bank of America brokerage offering commission-free stocks, ETFs and options, integrated ban…

Head-to-head comparison

ATC Brokers vs Merrill Edge
Feature ATC Brokers Merrill Edge
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - $0 per online trade; broker-assisted: $29.95
Regulators FCA, CIMA FINRA, SEC
Best for Experienced ECN forex traders Bank of America customers and long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Margin
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Money Market Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Pros & cons

ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA and CIMA
  • FSCS protection up to £85,000 for UK clients
  • ECN/STP execution with no dealing desk
  • Tight spreads on major forex pairs
  • MT Pro plugin adds bracket and strategy orders to MT4
  • FIX API available for algorithmic traders
  • Client funds held in segregated accounts
  • Negative balance protection

Cons

  • High minimum deposit of £/€/$2,000
  • Only MetaTrader 4 - no MT5 or cTrader
  • No stocks, ETFs, bonds or options
  • International wire withdrawal fees up to $40
  • £50 monthly inactivity fee after 6 months
  • Demo account limited to 60 days
  • Limited educational and research tools
  • No swap-free (Islamic) account option
Merrill Edge

Merrill Edge

Pros

  • No commissions on online stock and ETF trades
  • No account minimum and no inactivity fee
  • Integrated with Bank of America banking via single login
  • BofA Rewards program offers banking perks for combined account holders
  • SIPC protection up to $500,000 plus additional Lloyd's of London coverage
  • MarketPro platform for active traders with Level II quotes
  • Extensive research tools and educational resources
  • Merrill Guided Investing robo-advisor available from $1,000

Cons

  • No fractional shares
  • No cryptocurrency trading
  • No futures or forex trading
  • No paper trading or demo account
  • Margin rates are high compared to some competitors
  • Mobile app options trading experience is limited
  • No-transaction-fee mutual fund list is smaller than some competitors
ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers

ATC Brokers is an FCA- and CIMA-regulated ECN/STP broker founded in 2005, offering forex and CFDs via MetaTrader 4 with a proprietary MT Pro plugin.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Merrill Edge

Merrill Edge

Merrill Edge is a Bank of America brokerage offering commission-free stocks, ETFs and options, integrated banking rewards, and a robo-advisor service.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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