Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
BUX vs VT Markets
Where BUX and VT Markets differ
| Compare |  BUX |  VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, CryptoCovers more |
| Regulators | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) | ASIC, FSCA, SIPC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Platforms | BUX app | MT4, MT5, TradingView, VT Markets App |
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $100 |
| Stock trade fee | €3.99 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | €2.99 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 74% to 89% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75% | Not confirmed |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | zero fees on deposits and withdrawals |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:500 |
| Interest on cash | 2% | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- VT Markets scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.6.
- Regulators: only BUX offers Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).
- Regulators: only VT Markets offers ASIC, FSCA, SIPC.
- Founded is lower at BUX: 2013 vs 2015.
- VT Markets is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Markets: only VT Markets offers Forex, CFDs, Crypto.
- Platforms: only BUX offers BUX app.
- Platforms: only VT Markets offers MT4, MT5, TradingView.
- Features: only BUX offers Fractional shares.
- Features: only VT Markets offers Demo account, Copy trading, Crypto.
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.
VT Markets
VT Markets suits traders who want a single account across stocks, etfs and forex, with zero fees on deposits and withdrawals, regulation by ASIC, FSCA and SIPC and a demo account, copy trading and a mobile app. The catch: the minimum deposit is $100, and retail accounts that lose money run 74% to 89% here.
Score breakdown
| Area | BUX | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4 | 8.5Higher |
| Offer | 8.7 | 9.6Higher |
| Trust | 8.7 | 9.2Higher |
Availability and regulation
| Country | BUX | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Not confirmed | ASIC 428901 |
| Netherlands | Not confirmed | |
| South Africa | Not confirmed | FSCA 50865 |
| United States | Not confirmed | SIPC SIPC member 71021 |
How they place
| Ranking | BUX | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 203 of 471 | 153 of 471 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BUX | VT Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fractional shares, Mobile app | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app, Crypto |
| Pricing model | Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Beginners, Experienced | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | BUX B.V. | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Australia |
| Founded | 2013Lower | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BUX | VT Markets | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | Not confirmed | $100above the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | €3.99above the median | Not confirmed | €1 |
| Account fee | €2.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 74% to 89%above the median | 72.05 |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
| 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.
VT Markets
Pros
- Deposits and withdrawals carry zero fees on deposits and withdrawals.
- A single account covers stocks, etfs and forex, so forex, CFDs, equities and crypto share one login.
- Regulation by ASIC, FSCA and SIPC, with investor protection stated as SIPC up to USD 500,000.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $100 sits above the site median of €4.64, ranking 148 of 213 on that measure.
- Retail accounts that lose money run 74% to 89%, above the site median of 70.15%.
- Retail leverage of 1:500 magnifies losses as readily as gains, so position sizing matters more here than elsewhere.
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.
VT Markets
Who it suits
- Traders holding several asset classes who want forex, CFDs, equities and crypto under a single login.
- Anyone who puts a regulated broker and a stated protection scheme above a low headline deposit.
- Copy traders and app traders, since demo account, copy trading and mobile app and MT4, MT5 and TradingView are both offered.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, whose minimum deposit is $0, if you want to start with a small balance.
- Vantage, asking $5 to open an account, suits a lighter starting balance.
- eToro, whose markets list of stocks, etfs and forex adds futures to the range offered here.
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.
VT Markets
What is the minimum deposit at VT Markets?+
The listed minimum is $100. That is well above the site median of €4.64, and it leaves the broker ranked 148 of 213 on this measure. CFI opens at $0 and Vantage at $5, so smaller balances point elsewhere.
What do deposits and withdrawals cost?+
Deposits and withdrawals carry zero fees on deposits and withdrawals. That removes a steady drip of small charges from the account, which matters more over time than a single low trade price. It applies to the account rather than to a particular payment method.
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