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Axos Invest vs BUX

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Axos Invest

Axos Invest

Robo-advisor and self-directed investors

Axos Invest is a US robo-advisor and self-directed brokerage offering managed portfolios and commission-free …

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BUX

BUX

European beginner stock and ETF investors

BUX is a Dutch mobile-first investing app offering commission-free Zero Orders on stocks and ETFs, fractional…

Head-to-head comparison

Axos Invest vs BUX
Feature Axos Invest BUX
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Commission-free for self-directed trading Zero Orders and investment plan orders: free (Plus/Prime only for Zero Orders); market orders: EUR 0.99-3.99 depending on asset and tier
Regulators SEC, FINRA, SIPC AFM, DNB, FCA
Best for Robo-advisor and self-directed investors European beginner stock and ETF investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Options
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Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Margin
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

Axos Invest

Axos Invest

Pros

  • Low 0.24% annual fee for Managed Portfolios
  • Commission-free stocks and ETFs in self-directed accounts
  • No withdrawal or inactivity fees
  • Portfolio customization across up to 32 investment types
  • Tax-loss harvesting available for eligible accounts
  • Automatic portfolio rebalancing included
  • Integration with Axos Bank accounts
  • Individual, joint, and IRA account types supported

Cons

  • $500 minimum balance required for Managed Portfolios advisory fee rate
  • Tax-loss harvesting requires $25,000 minimum and costs an additional 0.20%
  • No standalone mobile trading app - brokerage accessed via general Axos Bank app
  • Options cost $1.00 per contract (standard); Axos Elite reduces this to $0.80 but requires a $10/month subscription
  • Advanced features require $10/month Axos Elite subscription
  • No crypto trading offered
  • No demo account available
  • BBB-rated D- (not accredited)
BUX

BUX

Pros

  • Zero Orders and investment plan orders are commission-free
  • Basic account has no monthly subscription fee
  • No inactivity fee
  • Fractional shares enable small investment amounts
  • Recurring investment plans automate saving
  • Regulated by AFM, DNB and FCA
  • Available in eight European countries
  • Part of ABN AMRO group adds financial backing

Cons

  • Basic tier has a 0.20%/year variable service fee on invested assets
  • Market orders cost EUR 0.99-3.99 depending on asset type and tier
  • Zero Orders available only on Plus and Prime tiers
  • FX markup of 0.25-0.75% applies on US stock trades
  • No demo account
  • Limited to European markets, not available globally
  • Product range narrower than full-service brokers - no bonds, options or crypto
  • Web platform is secondary to the mobile app
Axos Invest

Axos Invest

Axos Invest is a US robo-advisor and self-directed brokerage offering managed portfolios and commission-free trading, backed by Axos Financial.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

BUX

BUX

BUX is a Dutch mobile-first investing app offering commission-free Zero Orders on stocks and ETFs, fractional shares and recurring investment plans across eight European markets.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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