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Merrill Edge vs Webull
Detailed comparison of fees, features and products
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BROKER ONLYFeature Comparison
| Feature Comparison | Merrill Edge | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Wide Offering | ||
| Fractional Shares & DRIP | ||
| Free Savings Plan | ||
| Cash Sweep Yield | ||
| US Support | ||
| Tax Documents (1099) | ||
| SIPC $500k + FDIC | ||
| Score | 7/7 | 6/7 |
Fee Comparison
| Fee Comparison | Merrill Edge | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| IRA Accounts (Roth, Traditional) | $0 commission | $0 commission |
| Cash Sweep Yield | $0 commission | $0 commission |
| Crypto Fee | N/A | 1% markup |
| Margin Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
| Min. Deposit | 0 | 0 |
Product Range
| Product Range | Merrill Edge | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | All US stocks | 5,000+ US stocks |
| ETFs | All US ETFs | All major ETFs |
| Mutual Funds | 3,000+ mutual funds | 0 |
| Bonds | Full offering | 0 |
| Crypto | N/A | 40+ cryptocurrencies |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Bank of America Preferred Rewards: Huge bonuses for BoA clients
- SIPC $500k + FDIC
- Excellent research (Morningstar, BofA Securities)
- Seamless BoA banking integration
- Free trades for Platinum Honors members
- MarketPro platform for active traders
Cons
- Best benefits require BoA relationship
- No crypto
- Limited if not a BoA customer
- Cash yields not competitive
Pros
- Desktop-level charting on mobile
- Extended hours trading (4am-8pm ET)
- SIPC $500k protected
- Free stocks promotions for new accounts
- Paper trading for practice
- Advanced technical indicators
Cons
- No mutual funds or bonds
- Limited customer support
- PFOF-based business model
- Less research than traditional brokers