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Choosing between GO Markets and Merrill Edge depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. GO Markets is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, while Merrill Edge operates from Charlotte, USA. GO Markets has the longer track record, established in 2006, 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.
GO Markets
Merrill Edge
GO Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 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
GO Markets
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Merrill Edge
0.1 vs 0 pips
Regulation
GO Markets
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Merrill Edge
$200 vs $0
GO Markets
Merrill Edge
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Merrill Edge
Lower feesGO Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. Merrill Edge is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Indices markets. GO Markets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Commodities, Crypto. Merrill Edge adds Stocks.
On spreads, Merrill Edge is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.1 pips at GO Markets.
GO Markets supports MT4, MT5. Merrill Edge offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
GO Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200, while Merrill Edge sets no minimum deposit. This makes Merrill Edge accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores GO Markets at 3.33/5 and Merrill Edge at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. GO Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
GO Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. GO Markets holds a 3.3/5 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.
GO Markets offers spreads from 0.1 pips, while Merrill Edge starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
GO Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200. Merrill Edge requires $0.
GO Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, while Merrill Edge holds licences from SEC.
GO Markets supports MT4, MT5. 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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