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Choosing between ActivTrades and ACY Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK, while ACY Securities operates from Sydney, Australia. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to ACY Securities which was founded in 2011. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, ACY Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ActivTrades
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
ACY Securities
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
ActivTrades
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
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$0 vs $50
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ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. ACY Securities is regulated by ASIC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. ActivTrades additionally covers Stocks. ACY Securities adds Crypto.
On spreads, ACY Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. ACY Securities offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while ACY Securities sets a minimum deposit of $50. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and ACY Securities at 3.22/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ActivTrades leads overall with a clear advantage.
ActivTrades scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ActivTrades holds a 3.6/5 rating vs ACY Securities's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
ActivTrades offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while ACY Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. ACY Securities requires $50.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while ACY Securities holds licences from ASIC.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. ACY Securities supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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