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BUX vs ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

Compare BUX and ETRADE from Morgan Stanley side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

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, fractionalโ€ฆ

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ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

Self-directed investors and active traders

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley offers $0 online stock and ETF trades, advanced Power ETRADE platforms, options, fโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

BUX vs ETRADE from Morgan Stanley
Feature BUX ETRADE from Morgan Stanley
Minimum deposit - No account minimums for brokerage accounts
Stock trading fee 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 $0 online US-listed stock trades
Regulators AFM, DNB, FCA SIPC, NFA, FDIC, CFTC
Best for European beginner stock and ETF investors Self-directed investors and active traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Multi Currency
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Funds
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Margin
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Pros & cons

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
ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

Pros

  • $0 online US-listed stock, ETF, mutual fund and options trades
  • No brokerage account minimums or maintenance fees
  • Options contract fee falls to $0.50 with 30+ quarterly trades
  • Power ETRADE App trades stocks, ETFs, options and futures
  • Core Portfolios add rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting
  • CME Group and CFE futures quote fees are absorbed

Cons

  • OTC trades cost $6.95, or $4.95 after 30+ quarterly trades
  • Broker-assisted trades add $25
  • Outgoing full account transfers cost $75
  • Outgoing wires cost $25
  • Crypto access is indirect through ETPs, trusts and futures
  • Futures accounts are not protected by SIPC
  • Core Portfolios require $500 and charge 0.30% annually
  • Paper statements cost $2.00 each unless exempt
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.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley

ETRADE from Morgan Stanley offers $0 online stock and ETF trades, advanced Power ETRADE platforms, options, futures, bonds and managed portfolios.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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