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M1 vs tradegate.direct

Compare M1 and tradegate.direct 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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tradegate.direct

tradegate.direct

Cost-conscious German retail investors

tradegate.direct is a commission-free German neobroker launched in 2024 by Tradegate AG, offering stocks, ETP…

Head-to-head comparison

M1 vs tradegate.direct
Feature M1 tradegate.direct
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Regulatory expenses occur when users sell a stock or ETF 0 EUR per order
Regulators SEC, FINRA BaFin
Best for Long-term investors using automated portfolios Cost-conscious German retail investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Funds
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Investment Plans
Margin
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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
tradegate.direct

tradegate.direct

Pros

  • Zero commissions on stocks, ETPs and mini futures
  • No account management fee
  • No inactivity fee
  • BaFin-regulated with full banking license
  • EUR 100,000 statutory deposit protection
  • Extended trading hours: 7:30 to 22:00 CET
  • Savings plans from EUR 25 per execution
  • Advanced order types including OCO and trailing stop

Cons

  • Trades only on Tradegate Exchange - no other venues
  • No crypto trading
  • No forex or CFD trading
  • No incoming portfolio transfers accepted
  • Minimum order size EUR 500 for stock purchases
  • No demo account available
  • Customer support via email only
  • No foreign currency accounts
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.

tradegate.direct

tradegate.direct

tradegate.direct is a commission-free German neobroker launched in 2024 by Tradegate AG, offering stocks, ETPs, mini futures and savings plans on the Tradegate Exchange.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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