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BUX vs Firstrade

Compare BUX and Firstrade 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, fractional…

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Firstrade

Firstrade

Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobile…

Head-to-head comparison

BUX vs Firstrade
Feature BUX Firstrade
Minimum deposit - $0
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 commission
Regulators AFM, DNB, FCA FINRA
Best for European beginner stock and ETF investors Cost-conscious US stock, ETF and options traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Bonds
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Options
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
Multi Currency
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Funds
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Margin
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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
Firstrade

Firstrade

Pros

  • $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds
  • $0 options contract, exercise and assignment fees
  • No deposit minimum and no inactivity fees
  • Overnight trading from 8 PM to 4 AM ET on 1,200+ securities
  • Options Wizard includes 40+ strategies and P&L simulations
  • ACATS transfer fee rebate up to $250 on qualifying transfers
  • Excess protection can raise coverage to $37.5 million per customer

Cons

  • Broker-assisted stock and ETF trades cost $19.95
  • Broker-assisted options cost $19.95+$0.50/contract
  • Mutual fund shares sold within 90 days can cost $19.95
  • Redemptions below $500 can incur a $19.95 fee
  • Primary Market CDs cost $30
  • Overnight trades must use limit orders only
  • ACH transfers require a U.S. financial institution
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.

Firstrade

Firstrade

Firstrade is a US online broker with $0 online trades for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds, plus mobile apps and overnight stock and ETF trading.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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