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HFM vs Merrill Edge

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

HFM

HFM

Active forex and CFD traders

HFM is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2010, regulated across six jurisdictions, offering 1,000…

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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

HFM vs Merrill Edge
Feature HFM Merrill Edge
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - $0 per online trade; broker-assisted: $29.95
Regulators FCA, CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, CMA, FSA FINRA, SEC
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Bank of America customers and long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
Options
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Futures
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Margin
Demo Account
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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

HFM

HFM

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, CySEC, FSCA, DFSA, CMA and FSA
  • No minimum deposit on most accounts
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees on standard methods
  • Raw zero-pip spreads available on Zero account
  • Over 1,000 tradable instruments across multiple asset classes
  • Free demo account available
  • Negative balance protection provided
  • Copy trading platform available

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $5 per month after six months of dormancy
  • Zero account charges $3 per side per lot commission
  • US clients are not accepted
  • No cTrader or TradingView integration
  • EU retail leverage capped at 30:1 on major forex pairs
  • HF Markets EU entity accepts only professional and eligible counterparty clients
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
HFM

HFM

HFM is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2010, regulated across six jurisdictions, offering 1,000-plus instruments on MT4, MT5 and a proprietary mobile app.

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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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