ACY Securities and Saxo Bank square off over instrument breadth and platform depth. The tension centers on raw spreads versus premium multi-asset platforms and regulatory strength.
Saxo Bank edges ACY Securities on editorial score due to its higher overall rating.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you want MT4/MT5 access and raw ECN spreads from 0 pips at $7 per lot.
Choose Saxo Bank if…
Choose Saxo Bank if you need a proprietary multi-asset platform with strong investor protection and segregated funds.
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 0.60 pips for Saxo Bank, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 4.7/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.9 / 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 | Saxo Bank |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fail |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
Saxo Bank rates 4.7/5 versus 4/5 for ACY Securities. Saxo Bank edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
ACY Securities starts from 0 pips, tighter than Saxo Bank's 0.6 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
Saxo Bank has no minimum deposit, while ACY Securities requires at least $50. This makes Saxo Bank more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ACY Securities and Saxo Bank 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: Saxo Bank has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely, 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 Saxo Bank lists up to 30:1. 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 Saxo Bank are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
ACY Securities supports MetaTrader 5, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, while Saxo Bank supports SaxoTraderGO, Proprietary Web/Mobile. ACY Securities has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and TradingView and MetaTrader 4. Saxo Bank has exclusive access to SaxoTraderGO and Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Saxo Bank is safer for regulation, backed by a Danish banking license and multiple top-tier regulators.
Saxo Bank wins for active traders with tiered pricing and broad instrument coverage.
ACY Securities is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
Saxo Bank wins for platform choice with proprietary SaxoTraderGO/PRO.
Saxo Bank wins for instrument variety with 71,000 instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.8 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.6 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2011 | 1992 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Copenhagen, Denmark |
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| Min Deposit | $50 | No minimum▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.6 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 | 30:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | $100/quarter (low-balance accounts) |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Bank transfer |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | FCA ASIC JFSA MAS DFSA FINMA Finanstilsynet ACPR CNMV Finanstilsynet MFSA SFC Finansinspektionen CBI KNF CMA FSC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | SaxoTraderGO Proprietary Web/Mobile |
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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
Licensed bank (Denmark)
Best-in-class multi-asset platform
Tiered active-trader pricing
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
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
Higher minimums on classic accounts than ECN brokers
No MT4 / MT5
No raw spread account option
Inactivity fee applies
No MetaTrader support
No 24/5 live chat
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