Two brokers clash over regulation, access, and toolsets: ACY Securities offers regulated CFDs with ECN execution, Webull delivers commission-free trading and deep charting.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose ACY Securities if you want ASIC regulation with negative balance protection and ECN execution on share CFDs.
Choose if…
Choose Webull if you want commission-free trading, Level II quotes, and extended US hours.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 3.6/ 5 | 4.1/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $50 | N/A |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | N/A |
| 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 | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass |
| No deposit fee | — | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Pass |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Pass |
| IPO access | Fail | Pass |
| Short selling | Pass | Pass |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Pass |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Fail | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: ACY Securities rates 3.6/5 and Webull rates 4.1/5. Webull 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 starts from 0. Current spread data is not available for Webull. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
ACY Securities requires $50. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Webull.
Both ACY Securities and Webull 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, ACY Securities provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
ACY Securities lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while Webull lists up to 1:4. 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 Webull 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 TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, while Webull supports Webull. ACY Securities has exclusive access to TradingView and MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Webull has exclusive access to Webull.
Webull 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.
Webull wins for low-cost trading due to commission-free stocks, ETFs, and options.
Webull is stronger for safety and regulation, with SEC/FINRA oversight.
Webull wins for long-term investing due to fractional shares and commission-free trading.
ACY Securities wins for active traders due to ECN execution and professional charting.
Webull wins for beginners thanks to paper trading and real-time data for practice.
Webull wins for global market access due to six exchanges.
| 0.7 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto | Bank transferACHWire transfer |
|---|
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto | Bank transferACHWire transfer |
|---|
| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Commission-free | No | Yes |
|---|
| Fractional shares | No | Yes |
|---|
| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
|---|
| Extended hours | No | Yes |
|---|
| IPO access | No | Yes |
|---|
| Short selling | Yes | Yes |
|---|
| Regulators | ASIC FSA Seychelles | SEC FINRA |
|---|
| Platforms | TradingView MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | Webull |
|---|
| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
|---|
Webull earns the higher editorial score (4.1 vs 3.6) and outperforms ACY Securities overall. It leads in Trust & Regulation and Fees & Spreads.
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