ACY Securities and RoboForex face off on regulation, instrument access, and platform choice. The tension centers on safety versus breadth of offerings.
ACY Securities and RoboForex are closely matched; ACY Securities benefits from top-tier regulation.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose ACY Securities if…
Choose ACY Securities if you value top-tier regulation and reliable phone support.
Choose RoboForex if…
Choose RoboForex if you want 24/5 live chat, a larger instrument universe, and a proprietary trading platform.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
ACY Securities wins for safety and regulation due to top-tier oversight.
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $50 | $10▼ lower |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Commission / lot | $7/lot▼ lower | $20/lot |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ACY Securities | RoboForex |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Fail |
| 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 RoboForex rates 3.8/5. RoboForex 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 RoboForex 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.
RoboForex has $10, while ACY Securities requires at least $50. This makes RoboForex more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
ACY Securities holds top-tier regulation (ASIC, FSA Seychelles), providing stronger investor protections. RoboForex may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
For beginners, two factors stand out: RoboForex requires a lower minimum deposit ($10), lowering the barrier to entry, 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 RoboForex 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.
ACY Securities charges $7 per trade, lower than RoboForex's $20 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 RoboForex supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView. RoboForex has exclusive access to cTrader and Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Neither ACY Securities nor RoboForex 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.
ACY Securities wins for active traders with ECN execution and charting.
RoboForex wins for beginners due to low minimum deposit and accessible platforms.
RoboForex wins with 10 exchanges and broad instrument access.
Equally matched; neither offers fractional shares, DRIP, or IPO access.
| 0.7 pips▼ lower |
| 2 pips |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
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| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyPerfect MoneyCrypto |
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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 CySEC IFSC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | cTrader MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 |
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