ACY Securities and GO Markets face off on regulation, pricing, and platforms. The tension lies between instrument breadth and investor protection.
ACY Securities and GO Markets are closely matched overall. The clearest differentiator is GO Markets' investor compensation scheme.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you want broad instrument access and TradingView integration.
Choose GO Markets if…
Choose GO Markets if you want true ECN execution and three platform options.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 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 | GO Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| 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 |
ACY Securities and GO Markets share the same editorial score of 4/5. One concrete differentiator: ACY Securities requires a lower minimum deposit.
Both ACY Securities and GO Markets start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
ACY Securities has $50, while GO Markets requires at least $200. This makes ACY Securities more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ACY Securities and GO Markets 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: ACY Securities requires a lower minimum deposit ($50), 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 GO Markets lists up to 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
GO Markets charges $5 per lot, lower than ACY Securities's $7 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
ACY Securities supports MetaTrader 5, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, while GO Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView. GO Markets has exclusive access to cTrader.
GO Markets is stronger for safety & regulation thanks to multiple regulators including CySEC and FSC.
GO Markets wins for active traders due to true ECN execution and multiple platforms.
GO Markets is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($5/lot).
GO Markets wins for platform choice thanks to MT4/MT5 and cTrader.
ACY Securities wins for beginners due to lower minimum deposit.
ACY Securities wins for instrument variety with 2,200+ assets.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2011 | 2006 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | $50▼ lower | $200 |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $7/lot | $5/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.7 pips | 0.5 pips▼ lower |
| Max Leverage | 500:1 | 500:1 |
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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 cardSkrillNetellerPayPal |
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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 CySEC FSC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | cTrader MetaTrader 5 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
True ECN execution with three platform options
ASIC-regulated with a clean Australian track record since 2006
Competitive $5 round-turn ECN commission
Good for Australia and Asia-Pacific timezone traders
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
Raw spread account available
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
$200 minimum deposit is higher than many ECN peers
Less brand recognition outside Australia and Asia-Pacific
CySEC entity is offshore for non-AU clients
No proprietary platform
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