Aetos Capital
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Choosing between Aetos Capital and M1 Finance depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Aetos Capital is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while M1 Finance operates from Chicago, USA. Aetos Capital has the longer track record, established in 2013, compared to M1 Finance which was founded in 2015. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Aetos Capital
M1 Finance
Aetos Capital is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Aetos Capital offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Aetos Capital
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Aetos Capital
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
M1 Finance
$50 vs $100
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Aetos Capital
M1 Finance
Lower feesAetos Capital holds licences from ASIC, FCA. M1 Finance is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Indices markets. Aetos Capital additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Commodities, Crypto. M1 Finance adds Stocks.
Aetos Capital supports MT4, MT5. M1 Finance offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Aetos Capital requires a minimum deposit of $50, while M1 Finance sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Aetos Capital at 3.43/5 and M1 Finance at 3.20/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Aetos Capital leads overall with a clear advantage.
Aetos Capital scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Aetos Capital holds a 3.4/5 rating vs M1 Finance's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Aetos Capital offers spreads from 0 pips, while M1 Finance starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Aetos Capital requires a minimum deposit of $50. M1 Finance requires $100.
Aetos Capital is regulated by ASIC, FCA, while M1 Finance holds licences from SEC.
Aetos Capital supports MT4, MT5. M1 Finance supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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