ACY Securities and Admirals clash over regulation, platform breadth, and global stock access. The tension centers on cost models, real share ownership, and research capabilities.
Admirals edges ACY Securities on editorial score with stronger regulation and broader market access.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you want ASIC regulation, negative balance protection, and a low $50 minimum deposit.
Choose Admirals if…
Choose Admirals if you want real share ownership via Invest.MT5, a broad regulator footprint, and commission-free trading.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
Admirals wins for low cost trading due to commission-free trades.
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $50 | No minimum▼ lower |
| Spreads from | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.5 pips |
| Commission / lot | $7/lot | $6/lot▼ lower |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | Admirals |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Fail | Pass |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Fail | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Fail |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Fail |
| IPO access | Fail | Fail |
| Short selling | Pass | Pass |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Fail | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: ACY Securities rates 3.6/5 and Admirals rates 4/5. Admirals 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 lists tighter spreads from 0, compared with Admirals's 0.5. For stock trading, also factor in any per-trade or per-share commissions — spreads and commissions together determine the true cost per trade.
Admirals has no minimum deposit, while ACY Securities requires at least $50. This makes Admirals more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ACY Securities and Admirals 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: Admirals 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 Admirals lists up to 20:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Admirals charges $6 per trade, lower than ACY Securities's $7 per trade. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day. Stock commissions may be charged as a flat rate per trade or per share; confirm the exact structure on each broker's website.
ACY Securities supports MetaTrader 5, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, while Admirals supports MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView.
Admirals offers commission-free stock trading while ACY Securities does not according to our data. Commission-free trading can reduce costs for frequent traders. Always confirm the current fee structure directly on each broker's website.
Admirals scores higher on investor protection criteria, with compensation scheme coverage and segregated client funds. For stock investors, confirming compensation scheme coverage ensures your assets are protected up to a defined limit if the broker becomes insolvent.
Admirals wins safety & regulation with multiple regulators including FCA, CySEC, ASIC and UK protection.
Admirals wins active traders with 4,500+ stocks and advanced MT tools.
Admirals wins for beginners with no minimum deposit and UK FSCS protection.
Admirals wins long-term investors with real share ownership via Invest.MT5.
| 0.7 pips▼ lower |
| 1.1 pips |
| Inactivity fee | None | $10/month (after 24 months) |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| 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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| Commission-free | No | Yes |
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| Fractional shares | No | No |
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| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
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| Extended hours | No | No |
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| IPO access | No | No |
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| Short selling | Yes | Yes |
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| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | FCA ASIC CySEC KNF |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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