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Choosing between Skilling and Merrill Edge depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Skilling is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Merrill Edge operates from Charlotte, USA. Merrill Edge has the longer track record, established in 2010, compared to Skilling which was founded in 2016. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Skilling
Merrill Edge
Skilling is the better choice overall, scoring 3.5/5 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
Skilling
3.5 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Merrill Edge
0.7 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Skilling
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Merrill Edge
$100 vs $0
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Merrill Edge
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Merrill Edge
Lower feesSkilling holds licences from CySEC, FSA. Merrill Edge is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. Skilling additionally covers Forex, Etf, Commodities.
On spreads, Merrill Edge is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.7 pips at Skilling.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. Merrill Edge offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Merrill Edge sets no minimum deposit. This makes Merrill Edge accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Skilling at 3.45/5 and Merrill Edge at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Skilling leads overall with a clear advantage.
Skilling scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Skilling holds a 3.5/5 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.
Skilling offers spreads from 0.7 pips, while Merrill Edge starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Skilling requires a minimum deposit of $100. Merrill Edge requires $0.
Skilling is regulated by CySEC, FSA, while Merrill Edge holds licences from SEC.
Skilling supports Skilling Trader, cTrader, MT4, Skilling App. 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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