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BUX vs FOREX.com

Compare BUX and FOREX.com 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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FOREX.com

FOREX.com

Forex and CFD traders

FOREX.com is a forex and CFD broker launched in 2004, regulated across multiple jurisdictions including the F…

Head-to-head comparison

BUX vs FOREX.com
Feature BUX FOREX.com
Minimum deposit - -
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 -
Regulators AFM, DNB, FCA NFA, CFTC, FCA, ASIC, CySEC, CIRO, MAS, FSA, SFC
Best for European beginner stock and ETF investors Forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Futures
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Multi Currency
Spread Betting
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Demo Account
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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
FOREX.com

FOREX.com

Pros

  • Regulated by NFA, CFTC, FCA, ASIC, CySEC, CIRO and other top-tier authorities
  • Parent company StoneX Group is NASDAQ-listed
  • RAW Pricing account with spreads from 0.0 pips
  • Wide platform choice: proprietary Web Trader, MT4, MT5, TradingView, NinjaTrader
  • Over 80 forex pairs and 5,500+ CFDs (outside US)
  • Free demo account with up to $50,000 in virtual funds
  • Spread betting available to UK clients
  • Extensive educational resources and market research

Cons

  • No real stocks or ETFs - only CFDs on equities
  • $15 per month inactivity fee after 12 months
  • Wire withdrawal fees apply (from $25 for US clients; international fees vary by region)
  • Standard account spreads on EUR/USD are in the low-to-mid single-digit pip range, higher than some low-cost competitors
  • Demo accounts expire after 90 days
  • No copy trading or social trading features
  • Crypto CFDs unavailable to US and some other regional clients
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.

FOREX.com

FOREX.com

FOREX.com is a forex and CFD broker launched in 2004, regulated across multiple jurisdictions including the FCA, NFA, and ASIC, offering over 80 currency pairs, spread betting (UK), and access to MetaTrader, TradingView, and proprietary platforms.

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