How to Buy Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Stock

Where to buy MRK

13 brokers in our matrix offer MRK. Verify availability and current fees with each broker before trading.

Broker	Commission	Fractional	Extended	Overnight	Options	OTC access
Charles Schwab (thinkorswim)Review	$0	Schwab Stock Slices, S&P 500 only, ≥ $5/slice, up to 30 at once		~1,130	$0.65	Most (3/5)
E*TRADE (Morgan Stanley)Review	$0 listed			~20	$0.65	Most (4/5)
FidelityReview	$0	Stocks by the Slice, 7,000+ stocks/ETFs, from $1			$0.65	Partial (2+0)
FirstradeReview	$0	~4,000+ tickers, ≥ $5		~1,200	$0	Most (4/5)
Interactive BrokersReview	$0 (Lite) / per-share (Pro)			~10,000	per-contract pricing	Full
Merrill EdgeReview	$0				$0.65	Most (3/5)
MoomooReview	$0				$0	Limited only
Public.comReview	$0				rebate model	Limited only
RobinhoodReview	$0	≥ $1 stocks, market cap ≥ $25M		~1,134	$0	None
SoFi Active InvestingReview	$0				$0	Partial (1+2)
tastytradeReview	$0 stocks				$1.00 open, $0 close (capped at $10 per leg)	Limited only
TradeStationReview	$0 listed				$0.50 / $0.60	Most (4/5)
WebullReview	$0				$0	Limited only

24-Hour / Overnight trading

MRK may be eligible for overnight trading via Charles Schwab (thinkorswim), Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, E*TRADE (Morgan Stanley), Webull, Moomoo, Firstrade. Each broker maintains its own eligibility list — confirm before placing an order.

About Merck & Co., Inc.

Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform, led by Keytruda, is a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business aimed at preventing pediatric diseases, as well as Gardasil for human papillomavirus. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, 47% of the company's sales are generated from US human health (pharmaceuticals and vaccines).

Sector

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS

Employees

75,000

Headquarters

RAHWAY, NJ

Listed

1949-04-20

Market cap

$279.09B

Frequently asked

Where can I buy Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)?

MRK is offered by 13 brokers in our matrix, including Charles Schwab (thinkorswim), E*TRADE (Morgan Stanley), Fidelity, Firstrade, Interactive Brokers. Compare commissions, fractional eligibility, and overnight availability in the broker matrix above.

Can I buy MRK after hours or overnight?

Yes. MRK is on the 24-hour eligibility list for Charles Schwab (thinkorswim), Interactive Brokers, Robinhood, E*TRADE (Morgan Stanley), and others. Overnight sessions route through ATSs with wider spreads and limit-orders only.

Does Robinhood offer MRK?

Yes. Robinhood offers MRK as a regular exchange-listed security.

Does Fidelity offer MRK?

Yes. Fidelity offers MRK as a regular exchange-listed security.

Does Webull offer MRK?

Yes. Webull offers MRK as a regular exchange-listed security.

Is MRK optionable?

Yes. MRK has listed options contracts. Per-contract pricing varies by broker — see the Options column in the matrix.

Is there a tokenized version of MRK?

Not in our current dataset. The tokenized stock universe (Kraken xStocks, Binance Alpha/Ondo, Robinhood EU, Hyperliquid HIP-3) is expanding quickly — we refresh quarterly.

Can I buy a fractional share of MRK?

Yes. Multiple brokers in the matrix support fractional shares for MRK — see the Fractional column above for per-broker eligibility and minimums.