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M1 vs Moneyfarm

Compare M1 and Moneyfarm 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 and…

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Moneyfarm

Moneyfarm

Hands-off long-term investors

Moneyfarm is a UK-regulated digital wealth manager offering managed ETF portfolios across ISA, SIPP, JISA and…

Head-to-head comparison

M1 vs Moneyfarm
Feature M1 Moneyfarm
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Regulatory expenses occur when users sell a stock or ETF -
Regulators SEC, FINRA FCA, CONSOB
Best for Long-term investors using automated portfolios Hands-off long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
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Funds
Investment Plans
Margin
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Isa
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Sipp
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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
Moneyfarm

Moneyfarm

Pros

  • FCA-regulated with FSCS protection up to £85,000
  • No deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees on managed accounts
  • Multiple account types: ISA, SIPP, JISA, GIA
  • Management fees taper to 0% above £1.5m
  • Automatically rebalanced ETF portfolios across seven risk levels
  • ESG and thematic portfolio options available
  • Investment consultant access across all account tiers
  • Flexible ISA - can withdraw and replace funds in the same tax year

Cons

  • No demo account
  • £500 minimum initial investment required
  • No individual stock picking in managed accounts
  • DIY investing trades cost £3.95 per share or ETF trade
  • No fractional shares
  • No in-specie transfers out
  • SIPP has a higher minimum monthly platform charge of £15
  • Platform only available in the UK (retail) and Italy
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.

Moneyfarm

Moneyfarm

Moneyfarm is a UK-regulated digital wealth manager offering managed ETF portfolios across ISA, SIPP, JISA and GIA accounts, with tiered fees and a DIY investing option.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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