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Choosing between Swissquote and ACY Securities depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Swissquote is headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, while ACY Securities operates from Sydney, Australia. Swissquote has the longer track record, established in 1996, 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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Swissquote 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
Swissquote
3.8 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
ACY Securities
1.3 vs 0 pips
Regulation
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2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
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$1000 vs $50
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ACY Securities
Swissquote holds licences from FCA, MAS. ACY Securities is regulated by ASIC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices markets. Swissquote additionally covers Stocks. ACY Securities adds Commodities.
On spreads, ACY Securities is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 1.3 pips at Swissquote.
Swissquote supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. ACY Securities offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of $1,000, while ACY Securities sets a minimum deposit of $50. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Swissquote at 3.80/5 and ACY Securities at 3.22/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Swissquote leads overall with a clear advantage.
Swissquote scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Swissquote 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.
Swissquote offers spreads from 1.3 pips, while ACY Securities starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Swissquote requires a minimum deposit of $1000. ACY Securities requires $50.
Swissquote is regulated by FCA, MAS, while ACY Securities holds licences from ASIC.
Swissquote supports MT4, 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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