Two brokers contend for your attention across instrument breadth, platforms and regulation. The tension lies between governance credibility and platform flexibility.
ACY Securities and RoboForex are closely matched, but ACY's ASIC top-tier regulation differentiates trust and investor protections.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you want ASIC regulation and a broad 2,200+ instrument offering, with strong investor protections. It also offers raw ECN spreads from 0 pips with a $7/lot commission and segregated client funds, supported by 24/5 live chat.
Choose RoboForex if…
Choose RoboForex if you value 12,000+ instruments including stocks and ETFs, with broad market access. It provides MT4/MT5, cTrader, and a proprietary R Trader with Level II analytics for advanced charting and leverage up to 2000:1.
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▲ | 3.6 / 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 | RoboForex |
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| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Fail |
| 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 |
ACY Securities and RoboForex share the same editorial score of 4/5. One concrete differentiator: RoboForex requires a lower minimum deposit.
Both ACY Securities and RoboForex start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
RoboForex has $10, while ACY Securities requires at least $50. This makes RoboForex more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
ACY Securities holds top-tier regulation (ASIC, FSA Seychelles), providing stronger investor protections. RoboForex may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
For beginners, two factors stand out: RoboForex requires a lower minimum deposit ($10), 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 RoboForex lists up to 2000:1. 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, lower than RoboForex's $20 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
ACY Securities supports MetaTrader 5, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, while RoboForex supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView. RoboForex has exclusive access to cTrader and Proprietary Web/Mobile.
ACY Securities wins for safety & regulation with ASIC as a top-tier regulator.
RoboForex wins for active traders with ECN/STP execution and 9,400+ instruments.
ACY Securities is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($7/lot).
RoboForex wins for platform choice with MT4/MT5, cTrader and R Trader.
ACY Securities is better for beginners with a lower $50 minimum deposit.
RoboForex wins for instrument variety with 9,400+ instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 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 | 2009 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Belize City, Belize |
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| Min Deposit | $50 | $10▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $7/lot▼ lower | $20/lot |
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| 0.7 pips▼ lower | 2 pips |
| Max Leverage | 500:1▲ higher | 2,000:1 |
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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 cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyPerfect MoneyCrypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyPerfect MoneyCrypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | FSCA CySEC IFSC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | cTrader 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
12,000+ instruments including real stocks and ETFs
cTrader available with full Level II and cAlgo
Multiple account types from Cent to ECN
R Trader proprietary platform with built-in analytics
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
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
Primary entity uses IFSC Belize, offshore, limited protection
ECN commission of $20 round-turn is higher than IC Markets ($7)
Very high leverage (2000:1) amplifies risk significantly
No top-tier regulatory licence
No investor compensation scheme
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