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finanzen.net zero vs Merrill Edge

Compare finanzen.net zero and Merrill Edge side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

finanzen.net zero

finanzen.net zero

Commission-free ETF and savings plan investors

finanzen.net zero is a German neobroker offering commission-free stocks, ETFs, funds, certificates and crypto…

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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

finanzen.net zero vs Merrill Edge
Feature finanzen.net zero Merrill Edge
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Free on orders of EUR 500+; EUR 1 flat fee on orders below EUR 500 $0 per online trade; broker-assisted: $29.95
Regulators BaFin FINRA, SEC
Best for Commission-free ETF and savings plan investors Bank of America customers and long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
Options
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Funds
Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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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

finanzen.net zero

finanzen.net zero

Pros

  • Commission-free trading on orders of EUR 500 or more
  • ETF and stock savings plans with no order fee
  • No account, custody or inactivity fees
  • Over 2,300 ETFs and 8,500+ stocks available
  • Crypto trading from EUR 1 with no order commission
  • German deposit guarantee protection up to EUR 100,000 via Baader Bank
  • Customer support by phone, chat and email on weekdays

Cons

  • EUR 1 minimum fee on orders below EUR 500
  • Trades execute only on gettex, limiting venue choice
  • Single-venue execution on gettex with revenue from market maker arrangements rather than direct commissions
  • No demo account
  • No interest paid on uninvested cash
  • No ISA, SIPP or tax-wrapper accounts outside Germany
  • No advanced charting or research tools built in
  • Not available to customers outside Germany and Austria
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
finanzen.net zero

finanzen.net zero

finanzen.net zero is a German neobroker offering commission-free stocks, ETFs, funds, certificates and crypto via the gettex exchange, backed by Baader Bank.

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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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