Compared from 278 real customer reviews

Merrill Edge Self-Directed vs American Express Gold Card vs Robinhood

Side by side from 278 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each product’s page.

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The signal score

A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off.

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67 signal

79 reviews

75 signal

107 reviews

78 signal

92 reviews

In short

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Strong 4x earning on dining and groceries; the annual fee stings and the credits suit city dwellers.

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Specs

Type
Brokerage account
Fees
$0 online stock, ETF and option trades; no annual account fees (options contract and other fees may apply)
Rates & rewards
Not listed
Minimum
No balance minimums
Type
Travel rewards charge card
Fees
$325 annual fee
Rates & rewards
4x points at restaurants worldwide (up to $50K a year) and at U.S. supermarkets (up to $25K a year)
Minimum
Not listed
Type
Investing app and brokerage
Fees
Commission-free stock trading; Gold subscription $5/month
Rates & rewards
Not listed
Minimum
No minimum to open

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