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BUX vs InstaForex

Compare BUX and InstaForex 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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InstaForex

InstaForex

Forex and CFD traders globally

InstaForex is a forex and multi-asset CFD broker founded in 2007, offering MT4, MT5 and WebTrader access to oโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

BUX vs InstaForex
Feature BUX InstaForex
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 CySEC, BVI FSC
Best for European beginner stock and ETF investors Forex and CFD traders globally
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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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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Demo Account
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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
InstaForex

InstaForex

Pros

  • Minimum deposit from $1 across all account types
  • Zero spread on major forex pairs and select crypto CFDs on EU entity
  • No deposit fee and no inactivity fee
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
  • Swap-free (Islamic) account option available
  • Demo account available
  • Over 300 instruments including forex, indices, commodities and crypto CFDs

Cons

  • CySEC fined EU entity EUR 130,000 in 2018 for compliance failures
  • Multiple regulator warnings issued against InstaForex entities globally
  • Withdrawal fees apply, varying by method (up to 2.5% for bank cards)
  • Spread widths on Standard accounts are wide relative to raw-spread ECN brokers
  • Primary operating entity registered in BVI, an offshore jurisdiction
  • US clients are not accepted
  • Research and educational tools are more limited than comparable multi-asset brokers
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.

InstaForex

InstaForex

InstaForex is a forex and multi-asset CFD broker founded in 2007, offering MT4, MT5 and WebTrader access to over 300 instruments including forex pairs, indices, commodities and crypto.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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