Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
BUX vs FBS
What sets them apart
| Compare |  BUX |  FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | €3.99 | $0 |
| Account fee | €2.99 | $0 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, MetalsCovers more |
| Regulators | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Platforms | BUX app | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $5 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 66.43% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75% | Not confirmed |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.5% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | Free |
| Interest on cash | 2% | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Investor protection (EU ICS up to EUR 20,000).
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Key differences
- FBS scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.6.
- Regulators: only BUX offers Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).
- Regulators: only FBS offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Founded is lower at FBS: 2009 vs 2013.
- Markets: only FBS offers Forex, CFDs, Metals.
- Platforms: only BUX offers BUX app.
- Platforms: only FBS offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
- Support channels: only BUX offers Chat.
- Support channels: only FBS offers Phone.
- Features: only BUX offers Fractional shares.
Our verdict on each
BUX
BUX suits investors who want a Dutch broker for stocks and ETFs and accept a set fee per trade. It charges an account fee of €2.99 and a stock trade fee of €3.99, which is why the offer score sits at 2.1 and the overall score at 2.1.
FBS
Fbs Partners suits readers who want a plain, low cost picture from a firm regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: the account fee is $0 and the stock trade fee is $0. The EUR/USD spread of 0.5% and the retail loss rate of 66.43% are the figures to weigh before funding.
Score breakdown
| Area | BUX | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4 | 9.3Higher |
| Offer | 8.7 | 9.3Higher |
| Trust | 8.7 | 8.8Higher |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | BUX | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 203 of 471 | 110 of 471 |
| Brokers for beginners | 59 of 88 | 33 of 88 |
Licences and countries
| Country | BUX | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| Netherlands | Not confirmed |
What each covers
| Markets | BUX | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | No | Yes |
| CFDs | No | Yes |
| Metals | No | Yes |
What we checked
BUX
- bux.com: 14 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxverify.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
FBS
- investing.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fbs.eu: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BUX | FBS |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fractional shares, Mobile app | Demo account, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Low fees | Commission free |
| Audience | Beginners, ExperiencedCovers more | Beginners |
| Legal entity | BUX B.V. | Tradestone Limited |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Cyprus |
| Founded | 2013 | 2009Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BUX | FBS | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $5below the median | $25 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 66.43%below the median | 72.05% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
| EUR/USD spread | Not confirmed | 0.5%below the median | 0.65% |
| Interest on cash | 2%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 3% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
BUX
Pros
- Fees follow a low-fee model: a stock trade fee of €3.99 per trade, an account fee of €2.99 and a currency exchange fee of 0.75%.
- Regulated by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), with money held under the EU ICS up to EUR 20,000.
- Aimed at both beginners and experienced investors, with fractional shares and a mobile app listed in fractional shares and mobile app.
Cons
- The account fee of €2.99 applies on top of a stock trade fee of €3.99, so frequent trading costs add up.
- On stock trade fee it ranks 136 of 161, so cheaper share dealing sits elsewhere.
- Markets are limited to stocks and etfs, where CFI offers stocks, etfs and forex.
FBS
Pros
- An account regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licenses Tradestone Limited under 331/17, so the contract has a named entity behind it.
- The stock trade fee is $0 on a commission free model, so dealing in the shares and ETFs inside stocks, etfs and forex carries no ticket charge.
- The inactivity fee is $0, so a dormant balance is not quietly drained by account charges.
Cons
- The EUR/USD spread of 0.5% is the charge that lands on every forex and CFD trade, so currency traders feel it more than the flat fees suggest.
- The minimum deposit of $5 sits above CFI's $0, so readers who want the smallest opening balance have a lower floor elsewhere.
- The market list stocks, etfs and forex leaves out crypto and futures, which eToro covers in stocks, etfs and forex.
Who each suits
BUX
Who it suits
- Investors who want a regulated European broker covering stocks and etfs at a flat fee per trade.
- People who prefer mobile investing, since fractional shares and mobile app includes fractional shares and a mobile app.
- Readers who weigh protection first, since money sits under the EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 at a broker regulated by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).
Who should look elsewhere
- Traders who want forex, contracts for difference or crypto, since CFI covers stocks, etfs and forex and BUX covers stocks and etfs.
- Share dealing fans after a free stock trade fee, since eToro lists $0 against the €3.99 here.
- Anyone put off by a standing charge, given the account fee of €2.99 where Vantage lists $0.
FBS
Who it suits
- Beginners opening a new trading account: the minimum deposit is $5 and the account fee is $0.
- Readers who hold shares and ETFs alongside forex: stocks, etfs and forex covers that mix on the same account.
- European readers who want a Cyprus regulated firm: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licenses the entity behind the brand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want the smallest possible opening balance: CFI takes $0.
- Readers who need crypto or futures in the same account: eToro lists stocks, etfs and forex, and those lines sit outside stocks, etfs and forex.
- Readers who want crypto added to a forex, CFD, stock, ETF and metals mix: Vantage covers forex, cfds and stocks.
Questions about each
BUX
How much does it cost to buy a share at BUX?+
A stock trade costs €3.99 per trade under a low-fee model, and a currency exchange fee of 0.75% applies on currency conversions. Because the trade fee is a flat amount rather than a percentage, the cost does not grow with the size of the order. A flat account fee of €2.99 also applies to the account.
Is there an account or inactivity fee?+
There is an account fee of €2.99, charged on the account regardless of how much it holds. That is a flat charge rather than a percentage, so it does not rise as the portfolio grows. BUX ranks 108 of 138 on this line, which places it towards the expensive end of the brands compared here.
FBS
What does it cost to run an account at Fbs Partners?+
The account fee is $0, the stock trade fee is $0 and the inactivity fee is $0, so nothing is charged for holding the account, dealing in shares or leaving a balance idle. Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge either. What remains on a forex or CFD trade is the spread, quoted at 0.5% on EUR/USD.
How much does the EUR/USD spread cost in practice?+
The EUR/USD spread is 0.5%. On a currency pair that spread is the dealer's charge for opening and closing, so it lands on every position rather than on a ticket line. The stock trade fee of $0 and the account fee of $0 sit alongside it, which makes the spread the number to size positions around.
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