Broker Comparison
Compare Lightyear and M1 side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.
Cost-conscious long-term investors
Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, …
Long-term investors using automated portfolios
M1 combines automated Pies for stocks, ETFs, funds and crypto with scheduled trade windows, cash accounts and…
| Feature | Lightyear | M1 |
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| Minimum deposit | — | — |
| Stock trading fee | US shares: 0.10% (0.10 USD min - 1 USD max); UK shares: 1 GBP; EUR-denominated stocks, bonds, ETNs and ETCs: 1 EUR; other European stocks: 0.10% | Regulatory expenses occur when users sell a stock or ETF |
| Regulators | FCA, EFSA, FINRA, SIPC | SEC, FINRA |
| Best for | Cost-conscious long-term investors | Long-term investors using automated portfolios |
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| Ready Made Portfolios | — |
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| Business Account | — |
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Lightyear
Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, and a 0.35% FX fee.
Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.
M1
M1 combines automated Pies for stocks, ETFs, funds and crypto with scheduled trade windows, cash accounts and margin loans.
Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.
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