ACY Securities Review

Active forex and CFD traders

ASIC FSCA

Founded 2011 · Australia · ACYLogix

Why investors choose this broker

ASIC-regulated primary entity with segregated client funds
Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on ProZero and Bespoke accounts
Over 2,200 instruments including share CFDs, forex, indices, commodities and crypto
No deposit fees and no inactivity fee

Review summary

ACY Securities is an ASIC-regulated forex and CFD broker founded in Australia in 2011, offering 2,200-plus instruments across MT4, MT5 and its proprietary LogixTrader platform.

Pros

ASIC-regulated primary entity with segregated client funds
Raw spreads from 0.0 pips on ProZero and Bespoke accounts
Over 2,200 instruments including share CFDs, forex, indices, commodities and crypto
No deposit fees and no inactivity fee
Fast order execution via a pool of multiple tier-1 liquidity providers
Free demo account with $100,000 virtual balance
LogixTrader proprietary web platform with guaranteed stop-loss orders
Free VPS hosting for algorithmic traders

Cons

Withdrawal fee of $25 applies after the first three withdrawals per month
No direct ownership of stocks or cryptocurrencies - all instruments are CFDs
Unregulated offshore entity (St Vincent and the Grenadines) used for international clients
No FCA or EU-based regulatory coverage
Demo account expires after 30 days by default unless extended through support
Proprietary mobile app is a recent addition with more limited features than the web platform
Elevated spreads on crypto and cross currency pairs under Standard account

Company background

ACY Securities is an Australian forex and CFD broker founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chatswood, Sydney. The company holds an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL 403863) issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. ACY Securities is part of the ACYLogix group, which also includes ACY Partners, ACY Advisory, ACY Connect and the technology arm Zerologix. The group has announced plans for a future IPO of the ACYLogix holding company.

ACY Securities expanded into South Africa through the acquisition of Ingot Brokers, establishing ACY Securities SA Pty Ltd under FSCA licence 51008. International clients outside Australia and South Africa are served through ACY Capital LLC, an unregulated entity incorporated in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

Fees and pricing

ACY Securities offers three main account types. The Standard account requires a $100 minimum deposit, charges no commission and offers spreads on EUR/USD from approximately 1.0 pip. The ProZero account requires a $200 minimum deposit and provides raw spreads from 0.0 pips with a $6 round-turn commission per standard lot. The Bespoke account targets high-volume traders with a $10,000 minimum deposit, raw spreads from 0.0 pips and a reduced $5 per standard lot commission.

Deposits are free across all supported methods. The first three withdrawals per month are free; each additional withdrawal within the same calendar month costs $25. No inactivity fee applies. Overnight swap fees apply to leveraged positions held past the daily rollover, with rates tripling on Wednesdays.

Regulation and safety

The primary entity, ACY Securities Pty Ltd, operates under ASIC AFSL 403863 in Australia. ASIC requires brokers to hold client funds in segregated trust accounts with Australian banks. ACY Securities also carries Professional Indemnity Insurance up to AUD 2.5 million. The South African entity, ACY Securities SA Pty Ltd, holds FSCA licence 51008. Clients onboarded through the St Vincent and the Grenadines entity do not benefit from the same regulatory protections.

Platform experience

ACY Securities supports MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 across desktop, web and mobile on iOS and Android. In August 2024 the group launched LogixTrader, a proprietary web-based platform requiring no software download. LogixTrader includes 21 technical indicators, 21 drawing tools, 10 timeframes, five chart types, guaranteed stop-loss orders without slippage, and a built-in economic calendar. ACY Securities has also released a proprietary mobile trading app for iOS and Android, providing access to over 1,000 CFD markets on the go. ACY Securities also provides free VPS hosting and 15 proprietary MetaTrader scripts. A demo account with a $100,000 virtual balance is available, expiring after 30 days by default.

Pros and cons

ACY Securities strengths include ASIC regulation, segregated client funds, raw spreads on ProZero and Bespoke accounts, over 2,200 instruments, no deposit fee, no inactivity fee, the LogixTrader proprietary platform and a proprietary mobile trading app. Key drawbacks include the use of an unregulated entity for international clients, no FCA or EU coverage, a $25 withdrawal fee after the first three monthly withdrawals, no direct asset ownership and a default 30-day demo account expiry.

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Trading fees & commissions

The Standard account carries zero commissions with spreads from 1.0 pip on major forex pairs ($100 minimum deposit); the ProZero account offers raw spreads from 0.0 pips with a $6 round-turn commission per standard lot ($200 minimum deposit). Deposits are free; the first three withdrawals per month are free and each subsequent withdrawal costs $25.

Fees

Item	Fee
Cfds	Share CFDs: $0.02 per share; indices commission-free with spread
Crypto	Commission-free; spread applies (e.g. Bitcoin spread approximately 34.80 points on Standard)
Margin	Overnight swap rates apply to leveraged positions held past daily rollover; rates triple on Wednesdays
Account	No account opening fee; no management fee
Deposit	Free across supported payment methods
Inactivity	No inactivity fee
Withdrawal	First 3 withdrawals per month free; $25 per withdrawal thereafter
Fx Conversion	Currency conversion fee applies when base currency differs from trading denomination; rate not publicly disclosed

Trading platform & features

Platforms

MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
LogixTrader
Web app
iOS app
Android app

Regulation and investor protection

ACY Securities Pty Ltd is authorised by ASIC (AFSL 403863) in Australia, and ACY Securities SA Pty Ltd is licensed by the FSCA (51008) in South Africa. An unregulated entity, ACY Capital LLC, is incorporated in St Vincent and the Grenadines and serves international clients outside ASIC and FSCA jurisdictions.

Broker FAQs

Is ACY Securities safe?

ACY Securities Pty Ltd is authorised by ASIC (AFSL 403863) in Australia. Client funds are held in segregated trust accounts with Australian banks, separate from company operating funds. ACY Securities also carries Professional Indemnity Insurance up to AUD 2.5 million.

Is ACY Securities a scam?

No. ACY Securities Pty Ltd is authorised by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC AFSL 403863), a Tier-1 regulator. The South African entity holds FSCA licence 51008.

Is ACY Securities regulated and by whom?

Yes. ACY Securities Pty Ltd is regulated by ASIC (AFSL 403863) in Australia. ACY Securities SA Pty Ltd is regulated by FSCA (51008) in South Africa. An additional entity, ACY Capital LLC, is incorporated in St Vincent and the Grenadines and is not regulated.

Does ACY Securities keep client funds in segregated accounts?

Yes. ACY Securities states that client funds are held in segregated trust accounts with Australian banks, kept separate from the company's own operating funds.

What happens to my money if ACY Securities goes bankrupt?

Client funds held under the ASIC-regulated entity are kept in segregated trust accounts with Australian banks. Australia does not operate a government-backed compensation scheme equivalent to the UK FSCS, but the segregation requirement provides a structural layer of protection.

What products does ACY Securities offer?

ACY Securities offers CFDs on forex (60-plus pairs), indices, commodities, share CFDs (2,200-plus), ETFs and cryptocurrencies. All instruments are CFDs - the broker does not provide direct ownership of underlying assets.

Does ACY Securities offer forex trading?

Yes. ACY Securities offers over 60 currency pairs across all account types on MT4, MT5 and LogixTrader.

Does ACY Securities offer stock trading?

ACY Securities offers share CFDs on over 2,200 stocks from US and Australian markets. These are CFD instruments and do not confer ownership of the underlying shares.

Does ACY Securities offer crypto trading?

Yes. ACY Securities lists cryptocurrencies as CFDs. Clients do not hold actual cryptocurrency - the instruments track crypto prices.

What account types does ACY Securities offer?

ACY Securities offers three main accounts: Standard ($100 minimum, no commission, spreads from 1.0 pip), ProZero ($200 minimum, raw spreads from 0.0 pips, $6 per round lot) and Bespoke ($10,000 minimum, raw spreads from 0.0 pips, $5 per round lot). An Islamic swap-free account is also available.

What are the trading fees at ACY Securities?

The Standard account is commission-free with spreads from approximately 1.0 pip on major forex pairs. The ProZero account charges $6 per standard round-turn lot with raw spreads from 0.0 pips. Share CFDs carry a $0.02 per share commission.

Is there a withdrawal fee at ACY Securities?

The first three withdrawal requests per month are free. Each subsequent withdrawal within the same calendar month costs $25 (or the equivalent in the account base currency).

Does ACY Securities charge an inactivity fee?

No. ACY Securities does not charge an inactivity fee.

Does ACY Securities charge deposit fees?

No. ACY Securities does not charge internal deposit fees. Currency conversion fees may apply if the deposit currency differs from the account base currency.

Does ACY Securities have a demo account?

Yes. ACY Securities offers a demo account with a $100,000 virtual balance. By default the demo account expires after 30 days; traders who need a longer trial period can request an extension through customer support.

Does ACY Securities have a mobile app?

ACY Securities offers a proprietary mobile trading app on iOS and Android, as well as mobile trading through the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 apps. The proprietary app provides access to over 1,000 CFD markets.

What is LogixTrader?

LogixTrader is ACY Securities' proprietary web-based trading platform, launched in August 2024. It requires no software download and includes 21 technical indicators, 21 drawing tools, guaranteed stop-loss orders without slippage, and a built-in economic calendar.

Is ACY Securities good for beginners?

ACY Securities offers a free demo account, educational content and a Standard account with no commissions. However, all instruments are leveraged CFDs, and the broker does not offer direct stock or ETF ownership, which may make it less suitable for passive investors new to markets.

Is ACY Securities good for long-term investing?

ACY Securities is primarily a CFD and forex broker. It does not offer direct share or ETF ownership, ISAs or similar long-term investment wrappers. Overnight swap fees apply to positions held past the daily rollover, which adds cost to long-duration leveraged positions.

Bottom line

ACY Securities suits users who want an ASIC-regulated CFD and forex broker with raw spreads, a wide instrument range and algorithmic trading support including free VPS hosting. It may not suit users who want direct share or ETF ownership, FCA or EU regulatory coverage, or a platform without a withdrawal fee after the first three monthly withdrawals.

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