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Merrill Edge Self-Directed vs Discover it Student Cash Back

Side by side from 100 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each product’s page.

How the signal works
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.

So a handful of glowing reviews can’t beat a product lots of people like. No sponsored placements.

67 signal

79 reviews

59 signal

21 reviews

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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
Student credit card
Fees
No annual fee
Rates & rewards
5% cash back in quarterly categories when you activate; 1% on all other purchases
Minimum
Not listed

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