Investopedia names M1 as “Best Roth IRA Accounts”
We’re excited to share that Investopedia named M1 as one of the “Best Roth IRA Accounts.”
Taking Stock
For the modern investor.
Market gyrations + E*TRADE ownership changes + Robinhood outage got you rattled? We understand
It’s been a pretty crazy couple of weeks for investors in the markets and for some of our brokerage peers. If all this has you a little rattled, we understand, and we’re here to offer our perspective.
How to think about this past week’s choppy market
The coronavirus has been headline news for a few weeks now. I was on the blue line train this morning headed to work in Chicago when I decided to check in on […]
Panicked Selling? Not from where we sit. In fact, it’s the exact opposite.
The market has been going down the last few days, but what does our data show? Take a look at how M1 investors are approaching the recent down days.
We just passed $1 billion in platform assets
M1 just passed a big milestone—with growth powered by worth of mouth. Read on to see how we passed $1,000,000,000 on the platform.
Thanks a billion
We passed $1 billion on our platform. Thank you for trusting us and for putting your money to work with M1—we couldn’t have reached this milestone without you.
Emojis + M1 Pies?
EmojPies anyone… One of our good pals on Reddit pointed out that you can add Emojis to the title of your Pie. Yes, it’s true. (If you can guess the type of […]
Why did we move our headquarters?
The move to the Chicago Loop will accommodate M1’s growth as it caters to increasing demand for its expanded suite of financial products.
Trade wars and your portfolio
Take a look at what’s happened in the US-China trade war so far, how it has impacted the US economy and stock market, and how it might affect investors’ portfolios in the future.
An afternoon trade window for M1 Plus customers
Eligible M1 users with M1 Plus membership now have access to two trading windows during every day markets are open: a morning trading window at 9:30 AM ET and an afternoon trading window at 3:00 PM ET.
Cognitive biases can hurt your investment returns—but they don’t have to
Understand how cognitive biases work – and how to overcome them – to make sure they don’t get in the way of your investing.
New in M1: Transfer money easier and faster
The new Transfers tab makes moving money into, out of, and within M1 easier and faster than ever.
Should you use a Roth IRA to save for college?
College is expensive, and there are many ways to set money aside for it. Here, we explore the merits of using a Roth IRA for college, compared with a 529 savings plan.
Sharing Pies 101
Away from the Thanksgiving table, most of us don’t think too much about how sharing a pie could affect our lives. But if you’ve got an investment portfolio with M1 Finance, sharing […]
Intrigued by IPOs? Read this before you invest
Buying the stock of newly listed companies can be rewarding – and exciting. Before getting lost in the hype, understand how IPOs work and how they might fit into your investing strategy.
How margin loans make your money work harder
Funding major expenses with a portfolio margin loan lets you keep your investments on track while reducing your tax burden.
Do you really need a financial advisor?
When it comes to managing your money, who’s the best person for the job? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you may think.
What’s your risk tolerance? Take the quiz to find out!
A majority of investors make one or more of these critical mistakes when choosing stocks. Are you guilty?
Understanding the consequences of complex portfolios
M1 gives you the power to create your investing portfolio as you see fit, but what are the drawbacks of a portfolio that is too complex?
9 myths about brokerage account transfers
Transferring your money to a new brokerage may sound like a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be. Find out why upgrading to a no-fee platform may be easier than you feared.
5 reasons penny stocks aren’t worth the money (and what to buy instead)
A lot of new investors are drawn to penny stocks. It’s easy to see why these instruments might seem appealing at first glance: because penny stocks by definition sell for $5.00 or […]
How M1 makes money
Summary: M1 Finance makes money in several ways even though we do not charge management fees or commissions. The ways we make money are common revenue streams for most financial services companies. […]
A brief history of low-fee investing
Once upon a time, individuals who wanted to invest in the stock market had to pay expensive fees to do so. Even if you had your own ideas about what you wanted […]
Introducing M1 Spend
Introducing the M1 Spend checking account and debit card that seamlessly integrate with the M1 Finance account you already know and love.
Survey: M1 investors most likely to review investments quarterly or annually
During the last weeks of 2018, we polled our customers to get a sense of their investment plans for 2019. Here, we present those findings, along with some insight from investment professionals about […]