BUX
BUX is a Netherlands-based investment app owned by ABN AMRO. It allows European clients to invest in stocks, ETFs, ETCs and automated Investment Plans through a simple mobile-first platform. BUX is regulated by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets, but it is not a traditional CFD or forex broker.
Min. Deposit
$10
Max Leverage
1:1
Est.
2013
Regulated by
FXJ Score
4.1
/ 10Execution Model
STP
How orders are processed
Segregated Funds
Yes
Client funds held separately
Negative Balance
You cannot lose more than you deposit
Scalping
Short-term high-frequency trading
Pros
Regulated by the Dutch AFM
Owned by ABN AMRO
Client assets are segregated through BUX Custody
Cash held with ABN AMRO Clearing
Deposits may be protected up to €100,000 under DGS conditions
More than 3,000 available products
Stocks, ETFs, ETCs and fractional investing available
Investment Plans available
BUX Basic has no monthly service fee
Deposits and withdrawals are free
Simple mobile-first investing experience
Cons
Not a CFD or forex broker
No MetaTrader 4
No MetaTrader 5
No cTrader
No xStation 5
No leverage for trading
Scalping is not applicable
Only EUR account currency confirmed
Limited funding options compared with CFD brokers
US stock FX markup applies
Monthly fees apply to Plus and Prime
Variable service fee applies on Basic and on larger portfolios in Plus/Prime
Securities lending introduces additional counterparty and collateral risks if enabled
Typical Spreads
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Account Currencies
Deposit Methods
Withdrawal Methods
Account Types
BUX Basic
Basic account with €0.00 monthly service fee, 0.20% annual variable service fee and commissions up to €3.99 per order.
BUX Plus
Paid account with €2.99 monthly service fee, lower trading costs, 1.75% interest on uninvested cash up to €100k and 3 Zero Orders per month.
BUX Prime
Premium account with €7.99 monthly service fee, lower trading costs, 2.00% interest on uninvested cash up to €100k and 5 Zero Orders per month.
Platforms
Instruments
FX Junction Verdict
BUX is best understood as a simple European investing app rather than a full-service trading broker. Its strengths are AFM regulation, ABN AMRO ownership, segregated client assets, access to stocks and ETFs, fractional investing and automated investment plans. However, it is not suitable for users looking for forex, CFDs, MetaTrader platforms, leverage, scalping or advanced active trading tools.