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FBS vs M1

Compare FBS and M1 side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

FBS

FBS

High-leverage forex and CFD traders

FBS is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2009, offering six account types, MetaTrader 4 and 5, and a minimum …

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M1

M1

Long-term investors using automated portfolios

M1 combines automated Pies for stocks, ETFs, funds and crypto with scheduled trade windows, cash accounts and…

Head-to-head comparison

FBS vs M1
Feature FBS M1
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - Regulatory expenses occur when users sell a stock or ETF
Regulators CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSC SEC, FINRA
Best for High-leverage forex and CFD traders Long-term investors using automated portfolios
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Margin
Demo Account
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Funds
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Investment Plans
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Pros & cons

FBS

FBS

Pros

  • Minimum deposit from USD 1 on Cent account
  • Six account types including commission-free and raw-spread options
  • Regulated by CySEC and ASIC alongside offshore FSC entity
  • Free demo account available
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
  • 200+ payment methods accepted for deposits
  • Multilingual customer support available 24/7

Cons

  • Not available to residents of the US, UK, EU member states, Canada, Japan, Iran, or Myanmar
  • Stock CFD commission on Standard account is relatively high at 0.7%
  • Very high maximum leverage (1:3000) raises risk of rapid loss
  • Offshore Belize entity (FSC) provides limited regulatory protection
  • Limited cryptocurrency selection (around 5 assets)
M1

M1

Pros

  • No commission, trading or management fees on self-directed brokerage accounts
  • Pies invest new deposits toward target allocations automatically
  • Dynamic rebalancing buys underweight Slices first
  • One-click rebalancing returns a Pie to preset targets
  • Cash accounts show 3.10% APY and FDIC insurance up to $4.75 million
  • Margin loans shown at 5.65% with no minimum payment or late fees
  • Crypto Pies use Bakkt custody and can trade 7 days a week

Cons

  • $3 platform fee applies below $10,000 in M1 assets unless waived
  • Trades execute during scheduled trade windows, not in real time
  • Crypto holdings are not FDIC or SIPC insured
  • Crypto on-demand trading is limited to 10 trades per calendar month
  • Margin loans require at least $2,000 invested in eligible accounts
  • Crypto can't be included in an IRA
  • Outgoing account transfers cost $100
FBS

FBS

FBS is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2009, offering six account types, MetaTrader 4 and 5, and a minimum deposit from USD 1.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

M1

M1

M1 combines automated Pies for stocks, ETFs, funds and crypto with scheduled trade windows, cash accounts and margin loans.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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