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M1 vs XTB

Compare M1 and XTB 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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XTB

XTB

Investors who want ETFs, stocks and CFDs in one app

XTB combines stocks, ETFs, CFDs, options, ETF plans, cash interest and a multi-currency card. Its German branโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

M1 vs XTB
Feature M1 XTB
Minimum deposit โ€” 1 EUR
Stock trading fee Regulatory expenses occur when users sell a stock or ETF 0% commission up to 100 000 EUR monthly turnover; above that 0.2%, minimum 10 EUR
Regulators SEC, FINRA BaFin, KNF, FCA, CySEC
Best for Long-term investors using automated portfolios Investors who want ETFs, stocks and CFDs in one app
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Options
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Funds
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Investment Plans
Margin
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Fractional Shares
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Multi Currency
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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
XTB

XTB

Pros

  • 0% stock and ETF commission up to 100 000 EUR monthly turnover
  • Minimum deposit is 1 EUR
  • Fractional shares are available for selected stocks
  • ETF investment plans can start from 15 EUR
  • Automatic interest on non-invested cash
  • XTB card supports accounts in up to 25 currencies
  • Negative balance protection is available for CFDs

Cons

  • Trades above 100 000 EUR cost 0.2%, minimum 10 EUR
  • Currency conversion fee is 0.50%
  • Inactivity fee can reach 10 EUR per month after one year
  • Crypto is offered as CFDs
  • Retail CFD leverage is capped at 1:30
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.

XTB

XTB

XTB combines stocks, ETFs, CFDs, options, ETF plans, cash interest and a multi-currency card. Its German branch is supervised by KNF and BaFin.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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