Citi Self Invest is a personal investment account provider that was set up in 2021 from within Citigroup Inc's personal wealth management umbrella. The company is dedicated to providing retail traders with simple, effective tools and facilities to achieve long-term financial goals through investments in the financial markets. Citi Self Invest is regulated by the SEC.
M1 Finance is a US brokerage that allows users to build a customizable investment portfolio from a range of 6000+ stocks and shares, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. The innovative 'pie' based portfolio management system allows traders to build several portfolios with different aims, and the brokerage supports machine-learning tools that can provide automated portfolio management.
Bonus Offer
M1 Finance Plus free for 3 months on new accounts
Comment by Reviewer
"We think Citi Self Invest is great for anyone looking to make long term investments for large-scale capital growth or passive income generation."
"M1 Finance remains a great choice for US investors who want a straightforward, commission-free way to invest in stocks and crypto. The intuitive dashboard, customizable portfolios and fractional shares should appeal to all experience levels and investing goals. "
Pros
Easy to manage, move and transfer funds between Citi banking accounts
No minimum balance requirement for the Self Invest profile
Regulated by SEC with SIPC membership
Self invest or managed account options
Commission-free trading available
New investment account bonuses
Simple and sleek mobile app
ESG investing solutions
In-built Learning Center
Thanks to additional extras like a bank account and loan service, M1 Finance continues to offer a one-stop shop for investors
The broker offers commission-free stocks with low fees, plus fractional shares, making it a great choice for beginners
The broker delivers a clean and easy-to-use dashboard that illustrates the current composition of your portfolio
The firm offers a straightforward proprietary platform with intuitive portfolio management tools
Multiple portfolios can be facilitated, with up to five accounts under the same login
Customizable 'pies' allow investors to curate their own ETFs
The range of 6000+ stocks and ETFs is highly competitive
Bitcoin trading is available through M1 Crypto
Cons
Deposits and withdrawals via bank wire transfer only
No forex, futures, or crypto trading instruments
Leveraged trading not available
No demo account
US clients only
Despite offering stocks and ETFs, M1 Finance doesn’t provide trading on mutual funds or options
Unlike competitors such as Betterment, M1 does not employ any human financial advisors
M1 Finance is only available in the US – eToro is a top alternative for the UK market
Accounts with less than $20 and no trading activity for 90 days are charged a fee
The way trades are placed puts transaction timing out of your control
You cannot consolidate external accounts for planning purposes
M1 Finance users can open a crypto account to invest in 10 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano and Solana. You can also invest in six crypto-related funds and ETFs, which are a good way to get broader exposure to the digital currency market.
