Tradeview
Merrill Edge
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Choosing between Tradeview and Merrill Edge depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Tradeview is headquartered in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, while Merrill Edge operates from Charlotte, USA. Tradeview has the longer track record, established in 2004, 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.
Tradeview
Merrill Edge
Tradeview is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Tradeview offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Tradeview
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
1 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Merrill Edge
$100 vs $0
Tradeview
Merrill Edge
WinnerTradeview
Merrill Edge
Lower feesTradeview holds licences from CIMA. Merrill Edge is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. Tradeview additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Crypto.
Tradeview supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, Proprietary Web. Merrill Edge offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Tradeview 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 Tradeview at 3.28/5 and Merrill Edge at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Tradeview leads overall with a clear advantage.
Tradeview scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Tradeview 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.
Tradeview offers spreads from 0 pips, while Merrill Edge starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Tradeview requires a minimum deposit of $100. Merrill Edge requires $0.
Tradeview is regulated by CIMA, while Merrill Edge holds licences from SEC.
Tradeview supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, Proprietary Web. 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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