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IG vs BUX Zero: 2023 Comparison

Franklin Carneiro da Silva| Updated: July 13, 2023

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

In this side-by-side comparison, we analyse IG vs 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!

IG vs BUX Zero: 2023 Comparison 1
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75% of retail CFD accounts lose money.

Ideal for
Forex and CFDs trading

IG is a leading Forex and CFD broker. It offers multi-asset class exposure (and Spread Betting for UK clients). IG Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Beginner investors will probably enjoy IG’s intuitive mobile and desktop platforms, while advanced traders will be satisfied with the selection of indicators and charting tools.

The customer service and fees could be improved. Also, the product offering could expand to stocks and ETFs, not only CFDs.

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

  • Advanced trading tools
  • No minimum deposit
  • List on the FTSE 250 index
  • No withdrawal fee

Cons

  • Limited product portfolio (mostly CFDs)
  • High stock CFD fees
  • Inactivity fee after 2 years of no activity
  • Complex fee structure

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
IG vs BUX Zero: 2023 Comparison 2
Bux Zero logo
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  • General Information
  • Founded in
  • Demo Account
  • Account Minimum
  • Interest on unninvested cash (annually)
  • 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)
  • IGAsset 3

    75% of retail CFD accounts lose money.

  • General Information
  • Founded in1974
  • Demo Account
  • Account Minimum$0**by bank transfer
  • Interest on unninvested cash (annually)0%
  • Products
  • Stocks
  • ETFs
  • Bonds
  • Funds
  • Options
  • Futures
  • CFDs*On Stocks, Indices, forex, commodities and cryptocurrencies.
  • Leverage Products
  • Forex
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Commodities
  • Fees
  • US stocksNot Applicable
  • EU stocksNot Applicable
  • ETFsNot Applicable
  • CryptocurrenciesNot Applicable
  • Custody Fee$0
  • Inactivity Fee$/£12/€14/month**after 2 years of inactivity
  • Withdrawal Fee$0
  • Connectivity Fee$0
  • Currency Conversion Fee0.50%
  • Security
  • RegulatorsFCA, BaFin, FINMA, ASIC, FMA, MAS, FSA, FSCA, DFSA
  • Investor Compensation Scheme(per person, per institution)

    Up to €20,000 for clients in Europe; Up to £85,000 for clients in the UK.

  • BUX ZeroAsset 3
  • General Information
  • Founded in2019
  • Demo Account
  • Account Minimum€1
  • Interest on unninvested cash (annually)EUR: 2.75%
  • Products
  • Stocks
  • ETFs
  • Bonds
  • Funds
  • Options
  • Futures
  • CFDs
  • Leverage Products
  • Forex
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Commodities
  • Fees
  • US stocks€0.99**For market and limit orders.
  • EU stocks€0 (for Zero orders)**€1.99 for market and limit orders.
  • ETFs€0 (for Zero orders)**€1.99 for market and limit orders.
  • Cryptocurrencies€0 or 0.50%**Commission waived for the clients holding 1000 or more BUX Tokens.
  • Custody Fee€2.99**Charged monthly
  • 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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