ACY Securities and tastytrade face off over instrument breadth, cost structure, and platform focus. The tension pits broad coverage against specialized, options-centric trading.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose if…
Choose ACY Securities if you value MT4/MT5 access.
Choose if…
Choose tastytrade if you trade options and want an options-focused platform.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.0/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 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 | tastytrade |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Fail |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| 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 | Fail |
The scores are close: ACY Securities rates 4/5 and tastytrade rates 4.3/5. tastytrade has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
ACY Securities starts from 0 pips. Current spread data is not available for tastytrade. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date pricing.
tastytrade has no minimum deposit, while ACY Securities requires at least $50. This makes tastytrade more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ACY Securities and tastytrade 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: tastytrade has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely, and ACY Securities provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
ACY Securities lists maximum leverage of 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
tastytrade charges $1 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 tastytrade supports Proprietary Web/Mobile. ACY Securities has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5 and TradingView and MetaTrader 4. tastytrade has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
ACY Securities offers spreads from 0.00 pips.
tastytrade wins for regulation with NFA/CFTC oversight and investor compensation coverage.
tastytrade wins for active traders with an options-first platform and capped options costs.
ACY Securities is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available.
ACY Securities wins for platform variety with MT4/MT5 and TradingView access.
ACY Securities wins for beginners with low min deposit and familiar MT4/MT5 platforms.
tastytrade wins for instrument variety with around 10,000 tradable instruments.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.8 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.7 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2011 | 2017 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Min Deposit | $50 | No minimum▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | N/A |
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| Commission / lot | $7/lot | $1/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.7 pips | N/A |
| Max Leverage | 500:1 | N/A |
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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 transferWire transferACH |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Bank transferWire transferACH |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | CFTC NFA |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | 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
Options commissions capped at $10/leg, major cost advantage for traders who size up
$0 to open options trades; $1/contract to close
Platform built natively for options: IVR, Greeks, curve tool, and multi-leg management all first-class
Futures and futures options on the same account as equity derivatives
No PFOF on options, exchange-routed for best execution
Part of IG Group (LSE-listed), institutional governance and financial stability
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
Phone support available
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
US-only, no international accounts
Options-first interface has a steep learning curve for equity-focused traders
No live chat support, phone and email only
Minimal fundamental research tools; no stock screener or analyst reports
Mobile app less appropriate for entering complex multi-leg strategies than the desktop platform
No negative balance protection
No raw spread account option
No MetaTrader support
Support available in limited languages
Tastytrade edges ACY Securities on the higher editorial score of 4.3 vs 4.0.
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