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Caveo

8.4/10
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merrill edge

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Caveo was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in variable, while merrill edge was established in 2010 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Caveo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; merrill edge has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Caveo and $250 at merrill edge.

Caveo wins this category
FeatureCaveomerrill edge
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial 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
Founded20162010
CountryvariableUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Caveo and merrill edge, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Caveo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at merrill edge). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Caveo charges deposit fees; merrill edge does not. Overall, Caveo scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Caveo wins this category
FeatureCaveomerrill edge
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Caveo offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while merrill edge supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. merrill edge supports social and copy trading features, which Caveo does not offer. Caveo edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Caveo wins this category
FeatureCaveomerrill edge
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLANMT4, 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 Caveo and merrill edge compare. Caveo runs regular live webinars; merrill edge does not. Both provide video tutorials. Caveo publishes daily market commentary; merrill edge does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Caveo maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Caveo scores higher overall in education and research.

Caveo wins this category
FeatureCaveomerrill 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. Caveo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while merrill edge supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). merrill edge uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. merrill edge scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

merrill edge wins this category
FeatureCaveomerrill edge
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Caveo and merrill edge offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Caveo supports 2 languages and merrill edge supports 8, giving merrill edge broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCaveomerrill edge
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic