Merrill Edge demo account

If you're just getting started in the trading game, using a demo or virtual account is pretty much mandatory before putting any real money on the line. We put Merrill Edge under our microscope and examined whether they give you the opportunity to practice and get comfortable through a legit demo platform.

Bad news, demo accounts are not available at Merrill Edge.

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