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Schwab Intelligent Portfolios vs Acorns

Both invest for you automatically. Here's how Schwab Intelligent Portfolios and Acorns compare on fees, minimums, tax-loss harvesting and cash.

Schwab Intelligent PortfoliosAcorns
Advisory fee$0 advisory fee$4, $8 or $12 per month (Bronze, Silver, Gold plans)
Minimum to start$5,000not found
Tax-loss harvestingYes, opt-in, $50,000+ investednot found
Cash account APYnot foundEmergency Savings: 3.59% APY

Sources: Schwab Intelligent Portfolios page (checked 2026-10-12) · Acorns page (checked 2026-10-12)

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What's the difference between Schwab Intelligent Portfolios vs Acorns?

Advisory fee: Schwab Intelligent Portfolios $0 advisory fee, Acorns $4, $8 or $12 per month (Bronze, Silver, Gold plans); Minimum to start: Schwab Intelligent Portfolios $5,000, Acorns not found; Tax-loss harvesting: Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Yes, opt-in, $50,000+ invested, Acorns not found; Cash account APY: Schwab Intelligent Portfolios not found, Acorns Emergency Savings: 3.59% APY.

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