What makes Merrill Edge different from Bank of America?

NerdWallet rating Merrill Edge stands out for its robust research and free trades, and Bank of America customers will appreciate the thoughtful integration across accounts. when you invest in a new Merrill Edge® Self-Directed account. Robust third-party research. Integrated with Bank of America. Advanced traders may find fewer securities on offer.

Is Merrill Edge a good stock to buy?

Merrill Edge has excellent fundamental research tools, including an impressive collection of proprietary and third-party research and stock rankings. Merrill Edge has a solid stock screener available on the "Research/Stocks" page.

Is Merrill Edge a robo-advisor?

Last, Merrill Edge offers advisory services under the Merrill Guided Investing robo-advisor. There are two options: A fully automated robo-advisor and a version that provides one-on-one consulting with a live financial advisor. The standard robo-advisor option charges an annual advisory fee of 0.45%, with a $1,000 minimum investment requirement.

What is the Merrill Edge select funds tool?

The Merrill Edge Select Funds tool screens five categories of funds, including “Domestic Equity”, “International Equity”, “Taxable Fixed Income”, “Non-Taxable Fixed Income”, and “International Fixed Income”. The interface is clunky compared to some of Merrill Edge's other screeners, but it gets the job done.