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Choosing between Windsor Brokers and Merrill Edge depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Windsor Brokers is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Merrill Edge operates from Charlotte, USA. Windsor Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1988, 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.
Windsor Brokers
Merrill Edge
Windsor Brokers (3.2/5) and Merrill Edge (3.2/5) are closely matched. Windsor Brokers has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Windsor Brokers
3.2 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Windsor Brokers
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Merrill Edge
$100 vs $0
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Lower feesWindsor Brokers holds licences from CySEC, FSA. Merrill Edge is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Indices, Stocks markets. Windsor Brokers additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Commodities.
Windsor Brokers supports MT4, MT5. Merrill Edge offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Windsor Brokers 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 Windsor Brokers at 3.21/5 and Merrill Edge at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Windsor Brokers leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Windsor Brokers (3.2/5) and Merrill Edge (3.2/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Windsor Brokers offers spreads from 0 pips, while Merrill Edge starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Windsor Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $100. Merrill Edge requires $0.
Windsor Brokers is regulated by CySEC, FSA, while Merrill Edge holds licences from SEC.
Windsor Brokers 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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