A head-to-head comparison of ACY Securities and Moneta Markets 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-regulated broker with ASIC, FSCA, and FSA Seychelles licences, offering competitive raw ECN conditions and a proprietary platform alongside MT4 and MT5 - growing presence in Africa and Asian markets.
ACY Securities and Moneta Markets are extremely closely matched with scores of 4/5 and 4.1/5. The right choice depends on your individual trading priorities.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0 pips.
Both brokers show an equally strong safety profile across regulation, fund protection, and client safeguards.
Moneta Markets has a cost edge: lower commission ($6/lot).
Moneta Markets offers more exclusive platform options: Proprietary Web/Mobile, a proprietary platform.
Moneta Markets edges out ACY Securities with a higher editorial score (4.1/5 vs 4/5), indicating a stronger overall experience for new traders.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 4.1/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.1 / 5 |
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5▲ |
Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
| Founded | 2011 | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Sydney, Australia |
| Min deposit | $50 | $50 |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Commission / lot | $7/lot | $6/lot |
| Max leverage | 500:1 | 1000:1 |
| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | FSCA ASIC FSA Seychelles |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 TradingView | MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile |
| Active bonuses | ||
| Visit broker | Visit ACY Securities | Visit Moneta Markets |
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
ASIC, FSCA, and FSA Seychelles licensing - choice of regulatory framework
Pro ECN account: 0.0 pip spreads with $6 commission
MT4, MT5, and proprietary AppTrader platform
Strong localisation for Africa and Asia
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
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
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
Founded 2019 - limited track record vs established competitors
Lower brand recognition outside Africa and Asia
FSA Seychelles entity offers limited investor protection
No investor compensation scheme
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | Moneta 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 | Fail |
| 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, Moneta Markets ranks higher with a score of 4.1/5 vs 4/5 for ACY Securities. The best choice still depends on your individual trading needs; ACY Securities and Moneta Markets may each suit different trader profiles.
Both ACY Securities and Moneta Markets offer spreads starting from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Consider commissions and account types when evaluating total trading costs.
Both ACY Securities and Moneta Markets require a minimum deposit of $50 to open a live trading account.
Both ACY Securities and Moneta Markets 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: 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 Moneta Markets offers up to 1000:1. Available leverage varies by account type, instrument, and jurisdiction. Higher leverage amplifies both potential profits and losses. Always use appropriate risk management.
Moneta Markets charges $6 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 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView and Moneta Markets offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile; both support MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5; ACY Securities exclusively offers TradingView; Moneta Markets exclusively offers Proprietary Web/Mobile.
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