ACY Securities and NAGA face off on regulation, pricing, and platform options. The tension centers on cost transparency versus investor protection features.
ACY Securities and NAGA are closely matched overall, with investor compensation coverage presenting the clearest differentiator.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you value phone support and no inactivity fee.
Choose NAGA if…
Choose NAGA if you want investor compensation coverage and social trading.
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 NAGA, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 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 | NAGA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| 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 | Fail |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
ACY Securities and NAGA share the same editorial score of 4/5. One concrete differentiator: ACY Securities has tighter spreads from 0 pips.
ACY Securities starts from 0 pips, tighter than NAGA's 0.7 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Both ACY Securities and NAGA require a minimum deposit of $50 to open a live trading account.
Both ACY Securities and NAGA 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, both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
ACY Securities lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while NAGA 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 NAGA are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
ACY Securities supports MetaTrader 5, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, while NAGA supports MetaTrader 5, NAGA Trader. Both provide MetaTrader 5. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView and MetaTrader 4. NAGA has exclusive access to NAGA Trader.
Equally matched.
ACY Securities wins for active traders due to raw ECN spreads and MT4/MT5 access.
ACY Securities is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
ACY Securities wins for platform choice, offering MT4/MT5 plus TradingView integration.
NAGA wins for beginners due to social trading and auto-copy features.
ACY Securities wins for instrument variety with 2,200+ instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2011 | 2015 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Hamburg, Germany |
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| Min Deposit | $50 | $50 |
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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 | $10/month (after 90 days) |
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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 | FSCA BaFin CySEC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 NAGA Trader |
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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
BaFin and CySEC regulated, strong EU regulatory stack
NAGA Trader: purpose-built social trading with ranked auto-copy
950+ CFD instruments across multiple asset classes
MT5 available alongside proprietary platform
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
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
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
Inactivity fee triggers after just 90 days
Spreads not competitive with ECN brokers
Copy trading performance dependent on community quality
No raw spread account option
No phone support
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Score 4 / 5
Score 4 / 5
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