Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
BUX vs WH SelfInvest
What sets them apart
| Compare |  BUX |  WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | €3.99 | $1.90 |
| Account fee | €2.99 | €0Lower |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Futures, BondsCovers more |
| Platforms | BUX app | NanoTrader, TradingView, Trader Workstation, Mobile Apps |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | €0 |
| Regulators | Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) | Not confirmed |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 76% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75% | Not confirmed |
| Interest on cash | 2% | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- WH SelfInvest scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.6.
- Account fee is lower at WH SelfInvest: €0 vs €2.99.
- Markets: only WH SelfInvest offers Forex, CFDs, Options.
- Platforms: only BUX offers BUX app.
- Platforms: only WH SelfInvest offers NanoTrader, TradingView, Trader Workstation.
- Support channels: only BUX offers Chat, Help centre.
- Support channels: only WH SelfInvest offers Phone.
- Features: only WH SelfInvest offers Demo account, Copy trading.
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.
WH SelfInvest
WH SelfInvest sits in Luxembourg and covers stocks, ETFs, forex, CFDs, options, futures and bonds under an account fee of €0 and an inactivity fee of €0, which suits investors who want many asset classes without a standing charge. Stock dealing is the cost to watch, at $1.90 a trade.
Score breakdown
| Area | BUX | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4 | 9.1HigherThe standing fees are flat, at €0 and €0, while the dealing charge of $1.90 a trade pulls the score down. |
| Offer | 8.7 | 9.5Higher |
| Trust | 8.7 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | BUX | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 203 of 471 | 86 of 471 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | BUX | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Not confirmed |
What each covers
| Markets | BUX | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | No | Yes |
| CFDs | No | Yes |
| Options | No | Yes |
| Futures | No | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
Sources behind this comparison
BUX
- bux.com: 14 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxverify.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
WH SelfInvest
- whselfinvest.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BUX | WH SelfInvest |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Fractional shares, Mobile app | Demo account, Fractional shares, Copy trading, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Beginners, Experienced | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | BUX B.V. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Luxembourg |
| Founded | 2013 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BUX | WH SelfInvest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account fee | €2.99highest quarter | €0at the median | €0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | €0below the median | €2.45 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 76%highest quarter | 72.05% |
| Currency conversion fee | 0.75%highest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.45% |
| Interest on cash | 2%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 3% |
Median across 52 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.
WH SelfInvest
Pros
- The account fee is €0 and the inactivity fee is €0, so an account left open or left idle is not billed, and the standing cost sits level with Vantage at $0.
- A single account covers stocks, etfs and forex, so shares, forex, CFDs, options, futures and bonds can be held and traded together.
- The platform choice runs from NanoTrader, TradingView and Trader Workstation, so the same account can be worked from a desktop terminal or from mobile apps.
Cons
- Stock dealing costs $1.90 a trade, where eToro charges $0 for its stock dealing.
- That dealing charge ranks 123 of 161 on our data, while the account fee sits at 1 of 138 and inactivity at 1 of 56, so the standing costs lead the table while dealing sits near the back of it.
- Support runs on email and phone, so a live chat window and a help centre are not part of the contact options.
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.
WH SelfInvest
Who it suits
- Investors who want shares and leveraged products side by side, since stocks, etfs and forex puts forex, CFDs, options, futures and bonds in the same account.
- People who split activity between a desktop terminal and mobile apps, since NanoTrader, TradingView and Trader Workstation covers both.
- Traders who want to test before committing, since demo account, fractional shares and copy trading includes a demo account and fractional shares.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who mainly wants cheap stock dealing: eToro charges $0 for stock dealing against $1.90 here.
- Crypto traders, since crypto is missing from stocks, etfs and forex although CFI covers stocks, etfs and forex.
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.
WH SelfInvest
Does WH SelfInvest charge an account fee?+
The account fee is €0 and the inactivity fee is €0, so there is nothing to pay for holding the account open and nothing for leaving it idle. That is why the brand ranks 1 of 138 on our data for the account fee and 1 of 56 for inactivity.
What does it cost to buy a stock?+
A stock trade costs $1.90, and that is the charge which scales with how often you trade. It ranks 123 of 161 on our data, so anyone dealing in shares regularly will feel it far more than the flat fees. Multiply it by the number of trades you expect.
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