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Where to view more details about stocks

Updated over a month ago

Finding stock information on M1

You can view all key information relating to a stock by navigating to the Research tab on the M1 app or web. The Research tab provides comprehensive data to help inform your investment decisions.

How to navigate to the Research tab

Navigate to the Research tab here or follow the instructions below:

Web:

  1. Log in to your M1 account

  2. Click on "Research" in the main navigation menu at the left of the screen

  3. Use the search bar to find specific stocks by name or ticker symbol

Mobile:

  1. Open the M1 Finance app and log in

  2. Tap the Invest icon in the bottom navigation

  3. Tap the top left navigation bar

  4. Select "Research" from the available options and the research type you’d like to conduct.

  5. Use the search function to find your desired stock

Available stock information

From the Research tab, you can see the following information about a selected stock:

Performance data

  • Past performance charts (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and 5-year views)

  • Price movement percentages across various timeframes

  • Interactive charts allowing you to track historical price movements

Key financial metrics

  • Current price: The most recent trading price of the stock

  • Market cap: The total dollar value of all outstanding shares (company size)

  • P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings ratio, showing how much investors pay relative to earnings

  • EPS: Earnings per share, representing the company's profit allocated to each share

  • Price to sales: Ratio comparing stock price to revenue per share

  • Dividend yield: Annual dividend payments as a percentage of share price

  • Beta: Measure of volatility compared to the overall market (above 1 = more volatile than market)

Price information

  • Current price: The most recent trading price of the stock

  • Previous close: The stock's final trading price from the previous market session

  • Today's open: The price at which the stock began trading in the current session

  • Day's range: The lowest and highest prices the stock has traded at during the current trading day

  • 52-week range: The lowest and highest prices the stock has reached over the past year, providing context on longer-term price movement

Additional information

  • Margin eligibility: Whether the stock can be purchased using margin

  • Company profile: Business description

  • Related Categories: Related sector and industry information

  • Relevant news: Recent articles and press releases about the company

Searching and filtering stocks

M1's Research tool offers powerful search and filtering capabilities:

  1. Research type: Select the research you’d like to conduct:

    1. News

    2. Stocks

    3. Funds

    4. Crypto

    5. Model Portfolios

    6. My Pies

    7. Watchlist

  2. Search: Once selected, enter a company name or ticker symbol in the search bar

Adding stocks to your Portfolio

Once you've researched a stock and decided to invest:

  1. From the Research page of your chosen stock, click the "Add to Portfolio" button

  2. Select an account to add to

  3. Select an existing pie or create a new one

  4. Set your desired allocation percentage

  5. Confirm your selection


Brokerage accounts on the M1 platform are either fully disclosed to APEX Clearing or cleared through M1 Finance LLC. Please look at your account statement to determine how your account is cleared.

All investing involves risk, including the risk of losing the money you invest. Past performance does not guarantee future performance. Using margin can add to these risks. Users utilizing APEX cleared margin accounts should review the APEX margin account risk disclosure before borrowing. Users utilizing M1 cleared margin accounts should review the M1 margin account risk disclosure before borrowing. M1 Margin Loans are available on margin accounts with at least $2,000 invested per account. Not available for Retirement or Custodial accounts. Margin rates may vary.

Brokerage products and services are offered by M1 Finance LLC, Member FINRA / SIPC, and a wholly owned subsidiary of M1 Holdings, Inc.

This content was generated using artificial intelligence and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, AI-generated outputs may omit key context; and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Users should independently verify all information and consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.

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