Comparison Merrill Edge vs Public

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare Merrill Edge vs Public. Which of them: Merrill Edge or Public a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. The commission fee of Merrill Edge on regular transactions of the stock exchange is $6.95, and Public has a commission fee of $0. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are Merrill Edge provides customers with Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, and Public provides customers with Stocks Trading, ETFs Trading. Concerning the platforms, Merrill Edge uses Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Public uses Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. Merrill Edge was established in 2010 in USA, and it is regulated by SEC, FINRA. And Public was established in 2017 in United States, and it is regulated by FINRA. Withdrawal of funds from Merrill Edge can be done using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of $0 (Visa Debit Card). And Public provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire with a withdrawal fee of -. The time for withdrawal in Merrill Edge is immediate (Bank Wire), and that one in Public is 3-5 business days.

As a result, the rating of Merrill Edge is 4.1 stars versus that of Public of 3.4 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
Merrill Edge
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
Public
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Merrill Edge
Stock
$6.95
ETFs
$6.95
Options
$6.95 + $0.75
Mutual Funds
No Transaction Fee
Bonds
$1 Per Bond ($10 min)
Public
Stock
$0
ETFs
$0
Options
N/A
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Merrill Edge
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Public
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading

Platforms

Platforms
Web Platform
Merrill Edge
Web Platform
Public
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Merrill Edge
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education
Public
Research & Analysis
Social trading
Education

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Merrill Edge
Android App
iOS App
Public
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Merrill Edge
Minimum deposit
None
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Public
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Merrill Edge
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Immediate (Bank Wire)
Withdrawal Fee
$0 (Visa Debit Card)
Public
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3-5 business days
Withdrawal Fee
-

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Merrill Edge
Сountry of Origin
USA
Year Founded
2010
Regulated By
SEC, FINRA
Public
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
2017
Regulated By
FINRA

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Merrill Edge
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
No
Public
Phone
Yes
Email
Yes
Live Chat
Yes

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