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Schwab Intelligent Portfolios vs M1

Both invest for you automatically. Here's how Schwab Intelligent Portfolios and M1 compare on fees, minimums, tax-loss harvesting and cash.

Schwab Intelligent PortfoliosM1
Advisory fee$0 advisory feeNo management fee on self-directed accounts; $3/month platform fee, waived over $10,000
Minimum to start$5,000not found
Tax-loss harvestingYes, opt-in, $50,000+ investednot found
Cash account APYnot foundHigh-Yield Cash: 3.35% APY

Sources: Schwab Intelligent Portfolios page (checked 2026-10-12) · M1 page (checked 2026-10-12)

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What's the difference between Schwab Intelligent Portfolios vs M1?

Advisory fee: Schwab Intelligent Portfolios $0 advisory fee, M1 No management fee on self-directed accounts; $3/month platform fee, waived over $10,000; Minimum to start: Schwab Intelligent Portfolios $5,000, M1 not found; Tax-loss harvesting: Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Yes, opt-in, $50,000+ invested, M1 not found; Cash account APY: Schwab Intelligent Portfolios not found, M1 High-Yield Cash: 3.35% APY.

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