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Choosing between Deriv and ACY Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Deriv is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while ACY Securities operates from Sydney, Australia. Deriv has the longer track record, established in 1999, 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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Deriv is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 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
Deriv
3.8 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
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0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
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2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
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$5 vs $50
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Deriv holds licences from FCA, MAS. ACY Securities is regulated by ASIC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, ACY Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at Deriv.
Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. ACY Securities offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT5.
Deriv requires a minimum deposit of $5, while ACY Securities sets a minimum deposit of $50. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Deriv at 3.77/5 and ACY Securities at 3.22/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Deriv leads overall with a clear advantage.
Deriv scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Deriv holds a 3.8/5 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.
Deriv offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while ACY Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Deriv requires a minimum deposit of $5. ACY Securities requires $50.
Deriv is regulated by FCA, MAS, while ACY Securities holds licences from ASIC.
Deriv supports MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. 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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