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Merrill Edge

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Key capabilities

Commission
$0
Fractional shares
No
Extended hours
Yes
Overnight (24/5)
No
Options
$0.65
OTC access
3/5 full, 1/5 limited
Short locate
none

OTC market access by tier

OTC Markets organises non-exchange-listed securities into five tiers by disclosure quality. Merrill Edge’s coverage:

  • OTCQXFull
  • OTCQBFull
  • Pink CurrentFull
  • Pink LimitedLimited
  • Grey MarketNo

Notes

Free OTC trades — but no fractional shares.

Frequently asked

What does Merrill Edge charge for stock trades?
$0 on stocks.
Does Merrill Edge offer fractional shares?
No. Merrill Edge only supports whole-share orders for individual stocks.
Does Merrill Edge have 24-hour trading?
No. Merrill Edge supports regular market hours and pre/post-market, but not 24/5 overnight trading.
Can I trade penny stocks and OTC names on Merrill Edge?
Partial. 3/5 OTC tiers offer full access, 1/5 with limited access. Pink Limited and Grey market are typically the most restricted.
What does Merrill Edge charge for options?
$0.65 per contract.

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