ACY Securities Review: Is ACY a Good Broker for CFD Traders in 2026?

ACY Securities is a multi-asset CFD broker founded in 2011 with a growing “multi-hub” footprint. It pairs a proprietary web platform (ACY Trading Platform) with MT4 and MT5, and advertises 2,200+ tradable instruments. Recently, ACY added an FSCA-licensed entity in South Africa while continuing to serve Australian clients under ASIC and most non-Australian clients via its SVG company.

Regulation and Safety of Funds

  • Australia (ASIC) – ACY Securities Pty Ltd, AFSL 403863. Australian residents are onboarded here. ASIC rules include retail protections (e.g., capped leverage and negative balance protection for retail clients).
  • South Africa (FSCA) – ACY Securities SA Pty Ltd, FSCA 51008 (license acquired via the Ingot Brokers SA deal; local office active since 2025).
  • St Vincent & the Grenadines (SVG) – ACY Capital LLC (2610 LLC 2022). Non-Australian clients may be onboarded here subject to local laws. (SVG is registration rather than prudential regulation.)

Client protections & notes: ACY states negative balance protection for Australian retail clients, terms can differ for wholesale/other entities, so confirm what applies to your account.

Trading Platforms and Tools

ACY Trading Platform (web/app): broker’s proprietary, no-download web platform.

MetaTrader 5: Desktop, web and mobile. MT5 is the flagship for the full multi-asset list.

MetaTrader 4: Desktop, web and mobile. MT4 is the flagship for the full multi-asset list.

Markets and Instruments

ACY advertises 2,200+ instruments across FX, indices, commodities/energies, metals, share-CFDs, ETFs and crypto-CFDs (availability depends on platform/entity).

Account Types and Pricing

Instance 1
Basic

Min Deposit:

$50

  • Zero Commissions
  • Spread - From 2.0pips
  • Leverage up to 1:500

(varies by instrument and entity). Australians face ASIC retail caps (e.g., 30:1 on majors); outside AU, check your entity’s limits.

  • Islamic | Swap Free
Standard

Min Deposit:

$100

  • Zero Commissions
  • Spread - From 1.0pips
  • Leverage up to 1:500

(varies by instrument and entity). Australians face ASIC retail caps (e.g., 30:1 on majors); outside AU, check your entity’s limits.

  • Islamic | Swap Free
ProZero

Min Deposit:

$200

  • Commissions - $3/lot
  • Spread - 0.0 pips
  • Leverage up to 1:500

(varies by instrument and entity). Australians face ASIC retail caps (e.g., 30:1 on majors); outside AU, check your entity’s limits.

  • Islamic | Swap Free
Bespoke

Min Deposit:

$20,000

  • Commissions - $2.50
  • Spread - 0.0 pips
  • Leverage up to 1:500

(varies by instrument and entity). Australians face ASIC retail caps (e.g., 30:1 on majors); outside AU, check your entity’s limits.

  • Islamic | Swap Free

Deposits & Withdrawals

Bank transfer, cards and popular e-payments/crypto are supported (mix varies by region). ACY advertises no deposit fees and up to five fee-free withdrawals per month (third-party/network fees may still apply).

Education & Extras

ACY maintains an FAQ/help centre and pushes performance messaging (e.g., typical execution ~30ms on its infrastructure). If you run algos, note that ProZero highlights EA use and VPS options.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Multi-jurisdiction presence (ASIC + FSCA) with a clear onboarding map by residency.
  • MT4/MT5 + proprietary web platform; broad, familiar tooling for discretionary and EA traders.
  • ProZero raw pricing (0.0 pips + $6 RT) and VIP Bespoke tier ($5 RT). Competitive for active traders.
  • 2,200+ instruments spanning FX, indices, shares/ETFs, metals, commodities and crypto-CFDs.

Cons:

  • Many non-Australian clients are placed under SVG (registration-only jurisdiction), so protections vary. Verify your entity before funding
  • Negative balance protection explicitly guaranteed for Australian retail; other categories/entities differ.
  • Education/resources are modest compared to the very largest global brokers. (Site focuses more on platforms and pricing.)

Best For:

  • Active MT4/MT5 traders who want raw pricing on ProZero/Bespoke and a straightforward commission schedule.
  • EA/scalper-type traders needing tight spreads and fast execution; VPS support is a plus.
  • Multi-asset traders who want FX plus share/ETF and crypto-CFDs from one account (check platform/entity availability).

If you prioritise top-tier regulation and retail protections, onboard under ASIC (Australia) or FSCA (South Africa) where eligible; otherwise, weigh the convenience of higher leverage/broader access under SVG against the lighter safeguards in that jurisdiction.

Final Verdict: Is ACY Worth Considering in 2026?

Yes - especially for cost-sensitive MT4/MT5 traders. ACY’s ProZero/Bespoke pricing is sharp, platform coverage is solid (plus a clean proprietary web platform), and the product list is wide enough for most CFD traders. Just make sure you know which entity you’ll be contracted with and what that means for leverage, NBP, and complaints handling before you scale your deposit.

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