This comparison pits ACY Securities against Moneta Markets on regulation, leverage, and platforms. The axis of tension lies in coverage, risk, and flexibility across global equities.
ACY Securities and Moneta Markets are closely matched overall. Moneta offers broader regulatory coverage with FSCA and higher leverage at 1000:1, contrasting ACY's approach.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you want MT4/MT5 with full charting and TradingView integration.
Choose Moneta Markets if…
Choose Moneta Markets if you want higher leverage and a proprietary Web/Mobile platform.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
Moneta Markets wins for safety & regulation due to FSCA.
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 3.5/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $50 | $50 |
| 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 | Moneta 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 | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: ACY Securities rates 3.6/5 and Moneta Markets rates 3.5/5. ACY 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.
Both ACY Securities and Moneta 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.
Both ACY Securities and Moneta Markets require a minimum deposit of $50 to open a live trading account.
Both ACY Securities and Moneta 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, both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
ACY Securities lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while Moneta Markets lists up to 1000:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Moneta 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 Moneta Markets supports MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView. Moneta Markets has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Neither ACY Securities nor Moneta 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.
Moneta Markets wins for active traders with higher leverage.
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| 0.7 pips |
| 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
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| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
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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 | FSCA ASIC FSA Seychelles |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 |
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