ACY Securities and ADS Securities face off in a comparison of regulatory safeguards, platform ecosystems, and global access. The axis of tension lies in safety protections and market reach.
ACY Securities offers negative balance protection that ADS Securities does not. Otherwise, the brokers remain closely matched on regulation and platform access.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you value negative balance protection and ASIC regulation.
Choose ADS Securities if…
Choose ADS Securities if you want a proprietary platform with direct market access and DFSA/FCA regulation.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
ACY Securities offers ASIC regulation and negative balance protection.
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $50▼ lower | $2,000 |
| Spreads from | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.5 pips |
| Commission / lot | $7/lot | N/A |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | ADS Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Fail | Fail |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Fail | Fail |
| 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 | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: ACY Securities rates 3.6/5 and ADS Securities rates 3.8/5. ADS Securities 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 ADS Securities'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.
ACY Securities has $50, while ADS Securities requires at least $2000. This makes ACY Securities more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ACY Securities and ADS Securities 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.
ACY Securities stands out for beginners: it has a lower entry point and provides negative balance protection, which caps losses at your deposited amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
ACY Securities lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while ADS Securities lists up to 200:1. 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 trade on commission-based accounts. Commission details for ADS Securities are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing. 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 ADS Securities supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView. ADS Securities has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Neither ACY Securities nor ADS Securities is listed as offering commission-free trading in our data. Compare each broker's commission schedule directly, as fees vary by account type and the markets you trade.
ADS Securities provides institutional-grade execution with direct market access for active traders.
ACY Securities offers a low entry point for beginners with a $50 minimum deposit.
ADS Securities provides access to eight exchanges, broadening international reach.
ACY Securities offers a low entry point with a $50 minimum deposit.
Equally matched for long-term investing since neither offers DRIP or fractional shares.
| 0.7 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
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| Commission-free | No | No |
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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 | FSRA FCA |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 |
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