Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how EasyEquities stacks up against Merrill Edge!
Last update of data—Dec 2022
EasyEquities is a South African stockbroker, authorized by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).
Merrill Edge is a US-based broker owned by Bank of America (BofA). It is regulated by the top-tier SEC and FINRA; BofA is listed on the NYSE.
Recommended for long-term investors focusing on stocks and ETFs.
Recommended for investors and traders looking for low fees, quick account opening and simple platforms.
EasyEquities
EasyEquities is a South African stockbroker, authorized by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).
Recommended for long-term investors focusing on stocks and ETFs.
Merrill Edge
Merrill Edge is a US-based broker owned by Bank of America (BofA). It is regulated by the top-tier SEC and FINRA; BofA is listed on the NYSE.
Recommended for investors and traders looking for low fees, quick account opening and simple platforms.
EasyEquities's service is slightly weaker than Merrill Edge's and a comparison of their fees shows that EasyEquities's fees are similar to Merrill Edge's.
Account opening takes more effort at EasyEquities compared to Merrill Edge, deposit and withdrawal processes are more seamless at EasyEquities, while customer service quality is lower than Merrill Edge's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of EasyEquities as somewhat worse than the platform of Merrill Edge, found that clients have access to slightly less markets and products with EasyEquities, while Merrill Edge provides excellent research and education.
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