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M1 vs Moneybox

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

M1

M1

Long-term investors using automated portfolios

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

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Moneybox

Moneybox

UK beginners saving for the long term

Moneybox is a UK savings and investing app offering ISAs, a Lifetime ISA, pension, round-up investing and reaโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

M1 vs Moneybox
Feature M1 Moneybox
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Regulatory expenses occur when users sell a stock or ETF ยฃ0 commission; 0.45% FX fee applies to US stock trades
Regulators SEC, FINRA FCA
Best for Long-term investors using automated portfolios UK beginners saving for the long term
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Funds
Investment Plans
Margin
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Fractional Shares
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Isa
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Sipp
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Savings Vaults
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Business Account
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Pros & cons

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
Moneybox

Moneybox

Pros

  • No commission on buying or selling investments
  • No withdrawal fee and no inactivity fee
  • Lifetime ISA with 25% government bonus available
  • SIPP has no monthly subscription fee
  • Round-up feature automates investing from everyday card purchases
  • Wide account range: Stocks ISA, Cash ISA, LISA, Junior ISA, SIPP, GIA
  • Low ยฃ1 minimum investment
  • FCA regulated with FSCS protection

Cons

  • ยฃ1 monthly subscription fee can disproportionately affect small portfolios
  • 0.45% annual platform fee is higher than some low-cost alternatives
  • Very limited individual stock selection (approximately 20 US stocks)
  • Mobile app only - no full desktop web platform
  • No demo account
  • No advanced charting, research tools or economic calendar
  • Transfers in can take up to 30 days
  • Cash ISA requires ยฃ500 minimum and drops to a lower rate below that threshold
M1

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.

Moneybox

Moneybox

Moneybox is a UK savings and investing app offering ISAs, a Lifetime ISA, pension, round-up investing and ready-made portfolios, aimed at long-term savers.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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