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atc brokers

8.6/10
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merrill edge

7.4/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
1/10FeesTied1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

atc brokers was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in United States, while merrill edge was established in 2010 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. atc brokers serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; merrill edge has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersmerrill edge
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F224Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F277
Founded20172010
CountryUnited StatesUSA
Clients3,500,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between atc brokers and merrill edge, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
Featureatc brokersmerrill edge
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

atc brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while merrill edge supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. atc brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersmerrill edge
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how atc brokers and merrill edge compare. atc brokers runs regular live webinars; merrill edge does not. Both provide video tutorials. atc brokers publishes daily market commentary; merrill edge does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. atc brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. atc brokers scores higher overall in education and research.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersmerrill edge
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. atc brokers accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while merrill edge supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featureatc brokersmerrill edge
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both atc brokers and merrill edge offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featureatc brokersmerrill edge
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic