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BUX vs ThinkMarkets

Compare BUX and ThinkMarkets 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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ThinkMarkets

ThinkMarkets

Active forex and CFD traders

ThinkMarkets is an ASIC- and FCA-regulated forex and CFD broker founded in 2010, offering MetaTrader 4, MetaTโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

BUX vs ThinkMarkets
Feature BUX ThinkMarkets
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 FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, FSA
Best for European beginner stock and ETF investors Active 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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Crypto
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Multi Currency
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
ThinkMarkets

ThinkMarkets

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, ASIC, CySEC, and FSCA
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on ThinkZero account
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • Proprietary ThinkTrader platform with 4,000+ instruments
  • TradingView chart integration available
  • Copy trading via ThinkCopy and ZuluTrade
  • Negative balance protection
  • Demo account available

Cons

  • ThinkZero commission of USD 3.50 per side adds to per-trade cost
  • Inactivity fee of GBP 10 per month after 180 days
  • CFD-only model - no real stock or ETF ownership
  • No cTrader platform
  • ZuluTrade copy trading requires a separate USD 30 per month subscription
  • Limited commodity range compared to some competitors
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.

ThinkMarkets

ThinkMarkets

ThinkMarkets is an ASIC- and FCA-regulated forex and CFD broker founded in 2010, offering MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and the proprietary ThinkTrader platform across 4,000+ instruments.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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