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How M1 Clients Use Benchmarking
August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 M1, Invest

Now that performance benchmarking is built into M1, it’s easier than ever to see your portfolio’s performance in context. However, it’s important to make sure…
NEW on M1: Custom Performance Benchmarking
August 14, 2025August 26, 2025 M1, Invest

The wait is over… M1 just launched a new, powerful performance benchmarking tool to help you evaluate your investment strategy and build confidence in your…
The Most Common Mistakes in Portfolio Performance Evaluation
July 11, 2025July 21, 2025 M1, Invest

Many investors sabotage their long-term financial goals by falling prey to cognitive biases and technical errors when evaluating their portfolio’s performance. Research shows that the…
Benchmarks: Why Choosing the Right One Matters
June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Invest

When someone asks, “How’s your portfolio performing?” many investors compare their returns to the S&P 500. It’s a natural instinct – after all, the S&P…
Three of our best promotions ever to kick off your New Year
January 6, 2025May 20, 2025 Earn, Invest, Plan

You know what they say… goals are good. Plans are better. So if you’ve got financial goals for the year, these promotions may help you…
Be your own investment manager with M1’s portfolio automation
September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 Invest

M1’s innovative approach to portfolio automation In today’s investing landscape, investors have a wealth of options for portfolio management. Gone are the days when traditional…
How I implemented the “Buy, Borrow, Die” and other tax smart strategies on M1
August 21, 2024August 22, 2024 Invest, Borrow

I grew up in a family with very little money, and no one ever found the time to understand how money works. There was no…
Margin investing just got simpler: Introducing M1’s margin buying power
July 19, 2024July 22, 2024 Invest, Borrow

Sophisticated wealth building, simplified Today, we’re excited to unveil our latest feature: Margin buying power. This advancement streamlines how you leverage margin in your investment…
Five years on M1: How I built a $1,000,000 dividend portfolio to become financially independent at 37
July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 Invest

Five years ago, I took the leap of faith and started talking openly about my pursuit for a different life on my YouTube channel Dividend…

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