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Choosing between CMC Markets and Merrill Edge depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. CMC Markets is headquartered in London, UK, while Merrill Edge operates from Charlotte, USA. CMC Markets has the longer track record, established in 1989, compared to Merrill Edge which was founded in 2010. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
CMC Markets
Merrill Edge
CMC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 4.0/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Merrill Edge offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
CMC Markets
4.0 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Merrill Edge
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
CMC Markets
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
CMC Markets
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CMC Markets
Merrill Edge
Lower feesCMC Markets holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Merrill Edge is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. CMC Markets additionally covers Cfd, Forex, Commodities.
On spreads, Merrill Edge is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at CMC Markets.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Merrill Edge offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
CMC Markets requires no minimum deposit, while Merrill Edge sets no minimum deposit. This makes CMC Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores CMC Markets at 4.04/5 and Merrill Edge at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. CMC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
CMC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. CMC Markets holds a 4.0/5 rating vs Merrill Edge's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
CMC Markets offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Merrill Edge starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
CMC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Merrill Edge requires $0.
CMC Markets is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Merrill Edge holds licences from SEC.
CMC Markets supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Merrill Edge supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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