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Choosing between M1 Finance and Bestinvest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. M1 Finance is headquartered in Chicago, USA, while Bestinvest operates from London, UK. Bestinvest has the longer track record, established in 1986, 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.
M1 Finance
Bestinvest
M1 Finance (3.2/5) and Bestinvest (3.2/5) are closely matched. M1 Finance has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
M1 Finance
3.2 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
1 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Bestinvest
$100 vs $0
M1 Finance
Bestinvest
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Bestinvest
M1 Finance holds licences from SEC. Bestinvest is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. M1 Finance additionally covers Indices. Bestinvest adds Etf.
M1 Finance supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Bestinvest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
M1 Finance requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Bestinvest sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bestinvest accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores M1 Finance at 3.20/5 and Bestinvest at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. M1 Finance leads overall with a marginal advantage.
M1 Finance (3.2/5) and Bestinvest (3.2/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
M1 Finance offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bestinvest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
M1 Finance requires a minimum deposit of $100. Bestinvest requires $0.
M1 Finance is regulated by SEC, while Bestinvest holds licences from FCA.
M1 Finance supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Bestinvest 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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