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Blueberry Markets vs Merrill Edge

Compare Blueberry Markets and Merrill Edge side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Blueberry Markets

Blueberry Markets

Active forex and CFD traders

Blueberry Markets is an ASIC-regulated Australian CFD and forex broker founded in 2016, offering 2,000+ instrโ€ฆ

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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 banโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Blueberry Markets vs Merrill Edge
Feature Blueberry Markets Merrill Edge
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - $0 per online trade; broker-assisted: $29.95
Regulators ASIC, FSC, VFSC FINRA, SEC
Best for Active forex and CFD 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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Margin
Demo Account
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Multi Currency
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Funds
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Money Market Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Pros & cons

Blueberry Markets

Blueberry Markets

Pros

  • ASIC regulation with segregated client funds for Australian clients
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips with $7 round-turn commission on Direct account
  • No deposit or inactivity fees
  • Low $100 minimum deposit
  • Multiple platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry X
  • Free demo account with no expiry
  • Copy trading available via Blueberry Social
  • 24/7 live chat customer support

Cons

  • No investor compensation fund under any entity
  • Offshore clients (FSC and VFSC entities) receive fewer protections than ASIC clients
  • No ETFs, bonds, listed options or futures
  • Limited asset range compared to larger multi-asset brokers
  • SWIFT and intermediary bank charges may apply on international wire withdrawals
  • Free VPS requires 15 standard lots per month
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
Blueberry Markets

Blueberry Markets

Blueberry Markets is an ASIC-regulated Australian CFD and forex broker founded in 2016, offering 2,000+ instruments across MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView and its proprietary Blueberry X platform.

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.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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