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Choosing between Monex and ACY Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Monex is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while ACY Securities operates from Sydney, Australia. Monex 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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Monex is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Monex offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Monex
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Monex
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Monex
$0 vs $50
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Lower feesACY Securities
Monex holds licences from SEC, FSA. ACY Securities is regulated by ASIC.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto, Forex markets. Monex additionally covers Stocks, Etf. ACY Securities adds Cfd, Indices, Commodities.
Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP. ACY Securities offers MT4, MT5.
Monex requires no minimum deposit, while ACY Securities sets a minimum deposit of $50. This makes Monex accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Monex at 3.42/5 and ACY Securities at 3.22/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Monex leads overall with a clear advantage.
Monex scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Monex holds a 3.4/5 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.
Monex offers spreads from 0 pips, while ACY Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Monex requires a minimum deposit of $0. ACY Securities requires $50.
Monex is regulated by FSA, SEC, while ACY Securities holds licences from ASIC.
Monex supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, TradeStation JP. 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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