Fusion Markets
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Choosing between Fusion Markets and Merrill Edge depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Fusion Markets is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, while Merrill Edge operates from Charlotte, USA. Merrill Edge has the longer track record, established in 2010, compared to Fusion Markets which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Fusion Markets
Merrill Edge
Fusion Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Fusion Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Fusion Markets
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
1 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
Fusion Markets
Merrill Edge
Fusion Markets
Merrill Edge
Lower feesFusion Markets holds licences from ASIC. Merrill Edge is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. Fusion Markets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Commodities.
Fusion Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView. Merrill Edge offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Fusion Markets requires no minimum deposit, while Merrill Edge sets no minimum deposit. This makes Fusion Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Fusion Markets at 3.56/5 and Merrill Edge at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Fusion Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
Fusion Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Fusion Markets holds a 3.6/5 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.
Fusion Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Merrill Edge starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Fusion Markets requires a minimum deposit of $0. Merrill Edge requires $0.
Fusion Markets is regulated by ASIC, while Merrill Edge holds licences from SEC.
Fusion Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView. 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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