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M1 vs quirion

Compare M1 and quirion 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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quirion

quirion

Passive ETF investors in Germany

quirion is a German robo-advisor founded in 2013, offering BaFin-regulated, ETF-based managed portfolios with…

Head-to-head comparison

M1 vs quirion
Feature M1 quirion
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Regulatory expenses occur when users sell a stock or ETF -
Regulators SEC, FINRA BaFin
Best for Long-term investors using automated portfolios Passive ETF investors in Germany
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
Crypto
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Funds
Investment Plans
Margin
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Ready Made Portfolios
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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
quirion

quirion

Pros

  • BaFin-regulated via Quirin Privatbank AG full banking license
  • No deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees
  • Low minimum investment of EUR 1 lump-sum or EUR 25/month savings plan
  • Automatic rebalancing included at no extra cost
  • ETF holdings protected as Sondervermögen in case of insolvency
  • ESG portfolio variants available alongside standard strategies
  • Multiple service tiers scaling from fully digital to personal advisory
  • Consistently top-rated by Stiftung Warentest and Finanztip

Cons

  • No self-directed stock or ETF trading - managed portfolios only
  • German-language platform; not designed for non-German-speaking investors
  • No demo or paper-trading account
  • Privat tier requires EUR 25,000 minimum investment
  • Withdrawals process over several business days
  • No automated payout plan for the withdrawal phase
  • Mixed Trustpilot reviews with reports of account opening delays
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.

quirion

quirion

quirion is a German robo-advisor founded in 2013, offering BaFin-regulated, ETF-based managed portfolios with three service tiers and no minimum investment for the entry tier.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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