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DEGIRO vs BUX Zero: 2023 Comparison

Franklin Carneiro da Silva| Updated: February 23, 2023

Are you confused about whether to choose DEGIRO or BUX Zero as a broker for your investing needs?

In this side-by-side comparison, we analyse DEGIRO and BUX Zero to help you understand how these apps compare on some of the most common features and make a better-informed decision about the best broker for you.

Below, you’ll find the pros and cons of each broker, as well as a comparison table that features the different fees charged, the financial instruments supported, the regulation, and more. Keep reading!

DEGIRO vs BUX Zero: 2023 Comparison 1
Visit DEGIROAsset 3
Investing involves risk of loss.
Ideal for
Commission-free ETFs and local stocks

DEGIRO is a European low-cost brokerage firm that has become very popular due to its low rates! With over 2 million users, the platform has become widely known for its “do-it-yourself” philosophy.

It offers a wide range of financial assets to trade, including stocks, ETFs (check the list of free ETFs), bonds, options, futures contracts, warrants, investment funds, and some leveraged products.

The mobile app and web trading platform are basic but very efficient and straightforward to use. Some downsides are the absence of any significant fundamental research and the lack of pricing alerts.

Ideal for
Low commissions on stocks, ETFs and crypto trading

BUX Zero is an online broker offering commission-free stocks and ETF trading. New users will receive one free share worth up to €200.

The BUX Zero app has positioned itself as an affordable way for Europeans to increase their savings. It brings a simple and elegant way to start investing.

Currently, it is only available for investors from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands and Spain.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • List of commission-free ETFs available
  • Commission-free stock (US, CA and home market)
  • User-friendly web and mobile app
  • Wide range of investment options
  • Education material: Investor’s Academy and Investing with DEGIRO
  • Low overall commission structure
  • No account opening, inactivity, or withdrawal fee

Cons

  • 0.25% currency conversion fee (charged if you deposit or invest in a different currency than your base currency)
  • €/£1 flat handling fee (charged in every transaction)
  • €/£2.50 of connectivity fee (paid annually), per exchange where you’re invested
  • Does not offer Forex, CFDs, and Cryptos
  • No demo account
  • Little research
  • Low-quality customer support

Pros

  • Low commissions on stock, ETF and crypto trading
  • Offers one Free Share of up to 200€ upon deposit
  • Fractional investing
  • Modern and user-friendly mobile app
  • No inactivity, custody, deposit or withdrawal fee
  • No minimum required deposit

Cons

  • Zero order execution delay
  • No demo account
  • Limited financial products
  • Only available in eight countries
DEGIRO vs BUX Zero: 2023 Comparison 2
Bux Zero logo
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  • General Information
  • Founded in
  • Demo Account
  • Account Minimum
  • Products
  • Stocks
  • ETFs
  • Bonds
  • Funds
  • Options
  • Futures
  • CFDs
  • Leverage Products
  • Forex
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Commodities
  • Fees
  • US stocks
  • EU stocks
  • ETFs
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Custody Fee
  • Inactivity Fee
  • Withdrawal Fee
  • Connectivity Fee
  • Currency Conversion Fee
  • Security
  • Regulators
  • Investor Compensation Scheme(per person, per institution)
  • DEGIROAsset 3
    Investing involves risk of loss.
  • General Information
  • Founded in2008
  • Demo Account
  • Account Minimum€/£1
  • Products
  • Stocks
  • ETFs
  • Bonds
  • Funds
  • Options
  • Futures
  • CFDs
  • Leverage Products
  • Forex
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Commodities
  • Fees
  • US stocks€/£0**+ €/£1 flat handling fee
  • EU stocks€/£3.90**+ €/£1 flat handling fee
  • ETFs200 free ETFs**Other ETFs: €/£1 flat handling fee
  • Cryptocurrencies-
  • Custody Fee€/£0
  • Inactivity Fee€/£0
  • Withdrawal Fee€/£0
  • Connectivity Fee€/£2.50
  • Currency Conversion Fee0.25%
  • Security
  • RegulatorsAFM, DNB, FCA and BaFin.
  • Investor Compensation Scheme(per person, per institution)

    Securities: up to €20,000 (from non-returned assets up to 90%)
    Cash balance: up to €100,000

  • BUX ZeroAsset 3
  • General Information
  • Founded in2019
  • Demo Account
  • Account Minimum€1
  • Products
  • Stocks
  • ETFs
  • Bonds
  • Funds
  • Options
  • Futures
  • CFDs
  • Leverage Products
  • Forex
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Commodities
  • Fees
  • US stocks€0**€1.50 for market and limit orders.
  • EU stocks€0**€1.50 for market and limit orders.
  • ETFs€0**€1.50 for market and limit orders.
  • Cryptocurrencies€0
  • Custody Fee€0
  • Inactivity Fee€0
  • Withdrawal Fee€0
  • Connectivity Fee€0
  • Currency Conversion Fee0.25%
  • Security
  • RegulatorsAFM and DNB.
  • Investor Compensation Scheme(per person, per institution)

    Up to €100,000 for cash; Up to €20,000 for securities.

Franklin Carneiro da Silva
Co-Founder & Fintech Analyst

Franklin is a CFA Level III Candidate with 3 years of experience in Wealth Management as a Fund Research Analyst and the Host of the "Edge Over Hedge" YouTube Channel.

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