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M1 vs Whitebox

Compare M1 and Whitebox 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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Whitebox

Whitebox

Long-term ETF investors in Germany

Whitebox is a German BaFin-regulated robo-advisor offering ETF-based managed portfolios with tiered fees from…

Head-to-head comparison

M1 vs Whitebox
Feature M1 Whitebox
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 Long-term ETF investors in Germany
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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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
Whitebox

Whitebox

Pros

  • BaFin-regulated with clear German legal framework
  • All-in fee includes custody, rebalancing, and transactions
  • Automatic deviation-based rebalancing included
  • No deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • No minimum holding period or exit charges
  • Multiple strategies including ESG-oriented options
  • Savings plan available from 25 EUR per month
  • Client securities held as segregated assets at flatexDEGIRO Bank AG

Cons

  • High starting fee of 0.95% p.a. for portfolios under 30,000 EUR
  • Primarily available in Germany and Austria; platform and support in German only
  • No self-directed trading - managed portfolios only
  • No demo or trial account
  • No ISA, SIPP, or tax wrappers outside German structures
  • No direct stock, crypto, or CFD trading
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.

Whitebox

Whitebox

Whitebox is a German BaFin-regulated robo-advisor offering ETF-based managed portfolios with tiered fees from 0.95% down to 0.35% and automatic rebalancing.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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