Lisa Nguyen
Transportation Researcher, UCLA
M1 Finance
Investing app with automated portfolios using pies and fractional shares.
In This Article
Pros & Cons
Pros
- No trading fees
- Pie approach
- Fractional shares
Cons
- One trade window per day
- Less hand-holding
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Key Features
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FAQs
What are M1 pies?
Custom portfolios of stocks/ETFs that auto-rebalance.
Is M1 good for beginners?
Yes, but more DIY than robo-advisors.
Is M1 Finance free to use?
M1 Finance offers various pricing options to accommodate different budgets and needs. We recommend reviewing current pricing on their website as it may change over time.
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