merrill edge
Personal Capital
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Overview
merrill edge was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in USA, while Personal Capital was established in 2008 and is based in USA. merrill edge holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Personal Capital is regulated by Unregulated among others. merrill edge serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Personal Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at merrill edge and $100000 at Personal Capital.
| Feature | merrill edge | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100000 |
| Regulation | 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 | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2010 | 2008 |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between merrill edge and Personal Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Personal Capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100000 (vs $250 at merrill edge). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | merrill edge | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
merrill edge offers MT5, cTrader, while Personal Capital 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. Personal Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | merrill edge | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how merrill edge and Personal Capital compare. Personal Capital runs regular live webinars; merrill edge does not. Both provide video tutorials. Personal Capital publishes daily market commentary; merrill edge does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Personal Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Personal Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | merrill edge | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Personal Capital 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.
| Feature | merrill edge | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
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 Personal Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. merrill edge supports 8 languages and Personal Capital supports 2, giving merrill edge broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | merrill edge | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |