A head-to-head comparison of ACY Securities and FxPro across regulation, trading costs, platforms, and editorial scoring.
ASIC-regulated Australian broker with broad 2,200+ instrument coverage, TradingView integration, and raw ECN accounts - stronger on instrument breadth than on brand recognition.
Multi-platform broker with FCA and CySEC regulation, offering all four major retail platforms and transparent raw ECN pricing.
FxPro edges ahead with a score of 4.3/5 vs ACY Securities's 4/5. A narrow margin, so review the breakdown below to see where each broker has a clear advantage.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
ACY Securities offers tighter spreads from 0 pips vs 1.2 pips for FxPro, reducing trading costs.
FxPro has a stronger safety profile: top-tier regulation, compensation scheme, segregated funds, negative balance protection.
ACY Securities has a cost edge: tighter spreads from 0 pips.
FxPro offers more exclusive platform options: cTrader, Proprietary Web/Mobile, a proprietary platform.
FxPro edges out ACY Securities with a higher editorial score (4.3/5 vs 4/5), indicating a stronger overall experience for new traders.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5▲ |
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5▲ |
Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
| Founded | 2011 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | London, United Kingdom |
| Min deposit | $50 | $100 |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | 1.2 pips |
| Commission / lot | $7/lot | $7/lot |
| Max leverage | 500:1 | 500:1 |
| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | FCA FSCA CySEC |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 TradingView | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 cTrader Proprietary Web/Mobile |
| Active bonuses | ||
| Visit broker | Visit ACY Securities | Visit FxPro |
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
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
Supports all four major platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, and proprietary
Strong FCA and CySEC regulation
No dealing desk execution on raw accounts
Negative balance protection
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Investor compensation scheme coverage
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
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
Customer support can be slow during peak hours
FxPro Edge proprietary platform less feature-rich than MT4
Not available to US residents
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass |
| 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 | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
Based on our independent editorial scoring, FxPro ranks higher with a score of 4.3/5 vs 4/5 for ACY Securities. The best choice still depends on your individual trading needs; ACY Securities and FxPro may each suit different trader profiles.
ACY Securities offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to FxPro's spreads from 1.2 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, particularly valuable for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
ACY Securities has a lower minimum deposit of $50, while FxPro requires at least $100. This makes ACY Securities more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ACY Securities and FxPro hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Both are considered safe. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners: ACY Securities has a lower minimum deposit ($50), lowering the barrier to entry; both brokers offer negative balance protection. Also weigh up educational resources and customer support quality before deciding.
ACY Securities offers maximum leverage of 500:1, while FxPro offers up to 500:1. Available leverage varies by account type, instrument, and jurisdiction. Higher leverage amplifies both potential profits and losses. Always use appropriate risk management.
Both ACY Securities and FxPro charge the same commission of $7 per lot on applicable accounts.
ACY Securities supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView and FxPro offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Proprietary Web/Mobile; both support MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5; ACY Securities exclusively offers TradingView; FxPro exclusively offers cTrader, Proprietary Web/Mobile.
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