ACY Securities at a glance
An established multi-asset broker, reviewed by the Tradelytic team and rated by traders.
Founded in 2011, ACY Securities is an established Australian multi-asset CFD broker headquartered in Sydney. The broker operates under a dual-regulatory framework: top-tier oversight via ACY Capital Australia Pty Ltd, authorized by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC under AFSL 403863), and international offshore services managed via ACY Capital LLC, regulated by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC under Licence 40329). Connected directly to Equinix servers in New York, ACY Securities aggregates liquidity from 16 global banks to deliver fast execution speeds and minimal latency.
The broker’s product offering covers over 2,200 tradable instruments, spanning major, minor, and exotic forex pairs, precious metals, energies, global stock CFDs, index CFDs, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. Traders can execute orders across MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), or the proprietary ACY Trading Platform, with full support for Expert Advisors (EAs), copy trading, and custom algorithmic strategies.
ACY Securities structures its offerings into three main account tiers: Basic ($50 minimum deposit, zero commission with variable spreads), Standard ($100 minimum deposit, zero commission with EUR/USD spreads averaging 1.0 pip), and ProZero ($200 minimum deposit, raw spreads from 0.0 pips with a competitive $3 per side / $6 round-turn commission per lot). Leverage ranges from 1:30 under ASIC retail protection up to 1:500 (or higher on select proprietary configurations) for international clients.
Funding options are wide-ranging, including credit/debit cards, bank wires, Skrill, Neteller, PayID, China UnionPay, and crypto deposits. Client capital under ASIC is held in segregated Tier-1 Australian bank accounts, negative balance protection is provided, and swap-free (Islamic) account options are available upon request.
Our verdict
The Tradelytic editorial assessment — independent of any commercial relationship.
ACY Securities is a robust, well-regulated choice for technical traders, stock CFD investors, and algorithmic EA developers. Its top-tier ASIC regulation offers strong credibility and fund protection for Australian and wholesale clients. The ProZero account tier stands out for its value, combining raw 0.0 pip spreads with a low $3/side ($6 round-turn) lot commission and a modest $200 deposit threshold. Combined with 2,200+ markets and Equinix server execution, it delivers exceptional institutional-grade depth.
However, traders should be aware of a few structural factors. First, the Basic and Standard accounts feature variable spread markups (averaging 1.0 to 1.3 pips on EUR/USD), meaning day traders and scalpers should opt for the ProZero tier instead. Second, international clients trade under the VFSC Vanuatu entity rather than ASIC protection to access higher leverage. Third, inactivity and withdrawal terms apply to certain bank wire payout channels.
Pros & cons
The honest summary, weighed from our testing and trader feedback.
- Regulated by top-tier ASIC Australia alongside VFSC international licensing
- Low $50 – $100 entry deposits on Basic and Standard accounts
- Raw 0.0 pip spreads on ProZero accounts with low $6/lot round-turn commission
- Massive asset range with 2,200+ CFDs including Forex, Shares, ETFs, Commodities, and Crypto
- Equinix NY4 server infrastructure providing ultra-fast order routing and low latency
- Full MT4, MT5, ACY Trading Platform, and copy-trading support
- Client funds segregated in Tier-1 banks with negative balance protection
- Easy integration with Tradelytic AI trade journaling via MT4/MT5 investor keys
- Standard and Basic accounts carry wider variable spread markups
- Retail ASIC accounts are limited to 1:30 leverage due to regulatory caps
- Higher leverage (1:500) is restricted to international VFSC offshore accounts
- Platform selection lacks native cTrader or TradingView chart routing
Who it's for
Here's how to tell if this broker is right for you.
- Demand strong top-tier regulatory security (ASIC) for your capital
- Trade using EAs or copy-trading strategies on MT4/MT5 requiring fast Equinix execution
- Want to trade a wide mix of international stock CFDs, ETFs, and FX pairs
- Seek raw ECN pricing (0.0 pips) with low commissions on a $200 ProZero account
- Plan to link your account to Tradelytic to audit trade history and monitor strategy metrics
- Require high retail leverage (up to 1:500) strictly under top-tier ASIC jurisdiction
- Prefer simple zero-commission pricing with spreads under 0.8 pips on basic accounts
- Trade exclusively on TradingView or cTrader platforms
Fees & platforms
What it costs to trade, and what you'll trade on.
ACY Securities uses a three-tier account structure. Spreads start from around 0.9 pips on the entry-level account and tighten on higher tiers, some of which add a commission per lot in exchange for rawer pricing. There are no deposit fees, though an inactivity fee applies to accounts dormant for an extended period.
Spreads at ACY Securities
ACY Securities applies variable spread pricing across its tiers. Basic and Standard accounts ($50 – $100 deposit) feature zero-commission variable spreads, with EUR/USD averaging around 1.0 to 1.3 pips during normal market hours. The ProZero account ($200 deposit) provides raw interbank spreads direct from 16 liquidity providers starting at 0.0 pips, holding close to 0.0 – 0.2 pips during major liquid trading sessions.
Commission Fees at ACY Securities
Basic and Standard accounts operate on a spread-only basis with $0 broker commissions on forex, metals, indices, and crypto trades. The ProZero account charges a competitive fixed commission of $3 per side ($6 round-turn per standard lot), offering high-volume traders lower total transaction costs. Share CFDs carry small exchange or percentage-based commissions depending on the tier and market.
Inactivity Fee at ACY Securities
ACY Securities may charge a monthly administration fee on accounts left inactive without trading activity, open positions, or transactions for an extended period (typically 6 – 12 months) until trading resumes or equity reaches zero.
Swap Fees at ACY Securities
Overnight swap (rollover) charges apply to positions held past the daily 22:00 GMT session close. Swap rates depend on interbank interest rate differentials between currencies plus a broker administrative adjustment. Triple swaps are charged on Wednesdays to account for weekend settlement. Swap-free Islamic account options are available for eligible clients.
Withdrawal Fees at ACY Securities
Deposits are free across credit/debit cards, bank transfers, e-wallets, and cryptocurrencies. Internal broker fees do not apply to standard digital withdrawals, though international bank wire payouts may incur third-party banking charges. Processing times typically range between 24 and 48 business hours following identity verification (KYC).
ACY Securities Trading Platforms
ACY Securities supports MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and the proprietary ACY Trading Platform across desktop, web browsers, iOS, and Android. MT5 unlocks the full multi-asset range including 2,200+ share CFDs. Additional tools include free VPS hosting (for high-volume clients), copy-trading infrastructure, and Trading Central market research. MT4 and MT5 accounts connect seamlessly to Tradelytic via read-only investor passwords.