ACY Securities and easyMarkets square up on regulation, costs, and platform ecosystems. The clash highlights trade-offs between breadth of instruments and platform flexibility.
ACY Securities and easyMarkets are closely matched overall; instrument breadth is the clearest differentiator.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you want broad instrument coverage and raw ECN spreads.
Choose easyMarkets if…
Choose easyMarkets if you want a very low minimum deposit and a proprietary platform.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
ACY Securities offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.70 pips for easyMarkets, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 3.9/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
Pros
2,200+ instruments including share CFDs and ETF CFDs
TradingView integration for browser-based chart execution
ASIC regulated with Tier 1 investor protections
Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pips at $7 round-turn commission
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Fail |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Fail |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: ACY Securities rates 4/5 and easyMarkets rates 3.9/5. ACY Securities has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
ACY Securities starts from 0 pips, tighter than easyMarkets's 0.7 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
easyMarkets has $25, while ACY Securities requires at least $50. This makes easyMarkets more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ACY Securities and easyMarkets hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, two factors stand out: easyMarkets requires a lower minimum deposit ($25), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
ACY Securities lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while easyMarkets lists up to 400:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
ACY Securities charges $7 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for easyMarkets are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
ACY Securities supports MetaTrader 5, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, while easyMarkets supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView. easyMarkets has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Equally matched for safety and regulation.
ACY Securities wins for active traders due to broader instrument coverage and raw ECN spreads.
ACY Securities is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
easyMarkets offers MT4/MT5 plus a proprietary platform for broader options.
easyMarkets wins for beginners with a low $25 minimum deposit.
ACY Securities leads instrument variety with 2,200+ offerings.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2011 | 2001 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Limassol, Cyprus |
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| Min Deposit | $50 | $25▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $7/lot | N/A |
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| 0.7 pips | N/A |
| Max Leverage | 500:1▲ higher | 400:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | ASIC CNV HCMC CySEC MNB |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Negative balance protection
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
Fixed spreads with no-slippage guarantee on web platform
Unique dealCancellation feature to undo losing trades
Very low $25 minimum deposit
CySEC, ASIC regulated
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Cons
$200 minimum for ECN Ultra account
Less established brand than IC Markets or Pepperstone in Australia
Limited proprietary tools
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Cons
Fixed spreads are wider than ECN variable spread accounts
Proprietary platform feels dated compared to MT4/MT5
Limited research tools
Limited charting capabilities
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