Highly rated in the industry
BEST FOR SOPHISTICATED INVESTORS
Investopedia rated M1 the top automated investing platform that allows sophisticated investors to fine-tune their portfolio. The control and customization, fractional shares, no management fees, and M1 Borrow put M1 over the top of the competition. M1 also got kudos for making SRI investing a breeze.
ONE OF THE BEST BROKERS
GoBankingRates rated M1 as one of the best brokers two years in a row. The slick interface, educational materials, no management fees, and advanced rebalancing technology helped M1 blow the rest of the competition out of the water.
M1 in the news
THE BEST ROBO ADVISORS OF 2019
M1 is “Best for DIY investors. It combines some of the best robo advisor features with the ability to self-direct investments.” Read more →
5 BEST ROBO ADVISORS FOR MANAGING ESG FUNDS
M1 has “two socially responsible portfolios made up of Nuveen ETFs, listed under Expert Pies or you can construct a collection of stocks that meet your criteria.” Read more →
BORROW LIKE THE BIG INVESTORS (WITH A LOT LESS)
M1 is “offering their investors the chance to borrow against their portfolios, even those with as little as $25,000 in investments.” Read more →
THE 15 BEST INVESTMENT APPS FOR EVERYDAY INVESTORS
“A hybrid broker and investment management app, M1 allows for both self-serve and robo-advised investing.” Read more →
BROKERAGE COMPANIES THAT LET YOU TRADE FOR FREE
M1 is “best for investors who want to take the guesswork out of building a portfolio.” Read more →
M1 BLENDS AUTOMATIC SAVING WITH ROBO ADVISORY
“M1 solves some of the problems inherent in ETF-only robo-advisories.” Read more →
FROM LOWER TO LOWEST: DIGITAL ADVISER CUTS ITS FEES TO ZERO
“How much are you willing to pay for a robo-advisor? How about nothing? M1 Finance, a Chicago-based automated investing platform, has removed fees for all of its customers.” Read more →
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