ACY Securities and BlackBull Markets meet in a close stock broker comparison, weighing regulation, platforms, and global access. The axis of tension pits safety against breadth of market reach.
ACY Securities and BlackBull Markets are closely matched overall. BlackBull Markets offers broader exchange access (20 vs 5), which stands as the clearest differentiator.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you value ASIC regulation and a low $50 minimum deposit.
Choose BlackBull Markets if…
Choose BlackBull Markets if you want access to 20 exchanges and 24/5 live chat support.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
ACY Securities is better for safety and regulation due to ASIC oversight and segregated funds.
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 3.7/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $50 | No minimum▼ lower |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | 0 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 | BlackBull Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: ACY Securities rates 3.6/5 and BlackBull Markets rates 3.7/5. BlackBull Markets 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.
Both ACY Securities and BlackBull Markets start from the same spread of 0. For stock trading, also compare per-trade or per-share commissions to determine the total cost per transaction.
BlackBull Markets has no minimum deposit, while ACY Securities requires at least $50. This makes BlackBull Markets more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ACY Securities and BlackBull Markets 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: BlackBull Markets 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 BlackBull Markets 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.
BlackBull Markets 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 BlackBull Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, DXtrade, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and TradingView and MetaTrader 4. BlackBull Markets has exclusive access to cTrader and DXtrade.
Neither ACY Securities nor BlackBull Markets 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.
BlackBull Markets wins for active traders with genuine DMA via IRESS and broad platform coverage.
ACY Securities wins for beginners due to a low $50 minimum deposit and ASIC protection.
BlackBull Markets wins for global market access with 20 exchanges.
BlackBull Markets wins for low cost trading, reflected in the higher Fees & Spreads score.
Equally matched for long-term investors; neither offers fractional shares or DRIP.
| 0.7 pips |
| 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
|---|
| 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 | 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 | FSC FMA |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | cTrader MetaTrader 5 TradingView DXtrade MetaTrader 4 |
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