B
merrill edge logo

merrill edge

7.4/10

Nabtrade

6.7/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
1/10FeesWinner8/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

BrokerDataNet earns affiliate commission from brokers listed on this site. This does not affect our ratings or editorial independence.

Overview

merrill edge was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in USA, while Nabtrade was established in 2008 and is based in USA. merrill edge holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Nabtrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. merrill edge serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Nabtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at merrill edge and $100 at Nabtrade.

merrill edge wins this category
Featuremerrill edgeNabtrade
Min. Deposit$250$100
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-F277Unregulated
Founded20102008
CountryUSAUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between merrill edge and Nabtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Nabtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at merrill edge). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Nabtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Nabtrade wins this category
Featuremerrill edgeNabtrade
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

merrill edge offers MT5, cTrader, while Nabtrade supports MT4, 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. Nabtrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Nabtrade wins this category
Featuremerrill edgeNabtrade
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Androoid, iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

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

Nabtrade wins this category
Featuremerrill edgeNabtrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. merrill edge accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Nabtrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). 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
Featuremerrill edgeNabtrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

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

Tied
Featuremerrill edgeNabtrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese