ACY Securities vs XTB

ACY Securities vs XTB Comparison Table 2024
ACY Securities	XTB
Review 4	Review 4.8

ACY Securities is a reputable CFD broker offering over 2200 instruments across forex, indices, commodities, shares and more. Regulated by ASIC, ACY Securities is a trusted broker with a strong reputation since 2011 and numerous industry awards.	Founded in 2002 in Poland, XTB now serves more than 935,000 clients. The forex and CFD broker combines a heavily regulated trading environment with an extensive selection of 5,600+ assets and a commitment to trader satisfaction, featuring an intuitive in-house platform with superb tools to support aspiring day traders.
	78% of retail accounts lose money.
Customer Reviews
	4.5 Based on 2 XTB customer reviews
Comment by Reviewer
"After testing the accounts, I think ACY Securities is best for global clients looking for low-cost trading on the MT4/MT5 terminals. I was able to access pretty competitive spreads from 0 pips with minimum deposits starting from $50."	"XTB stands out as a top choice for new day traders with the terrific xStation platform, commission-free pricing, no minimum deposit, and excellent educational tools, many of which are seamlessly integrated into the platform. "
Pros
I feel reassured that ACY Securities is regulated by top-tier authorization, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), with negative balance protection and segregated client funds I was pleased to be able to choose between the industry-renowned MT4 and MT5 terminals, as well as the respective mobile apps and additional tools like Capitalise.ai The range of 15+ commission-free payment methods including POLi, Perfect Money, Skrill and wire transfer is competitive and aligns with top competitors Responsive customer support is available 24/5 with local and international telephone numbers. I also found the live chat support reasonably helpful I think the broker's range of 2200+ CFD instruments is fairly extensive and will serve any trader looking to build a diverse portfolio with low fees I find the suite of analyst insights and educational content is comprehensive and enough to help me make informed trading decisions	With over 5,600 instruments across forex, stocks, indices, ETFs, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, including CFDs, share dealing and more recently Investment Plans, XTB caters to both short-term traders and longer-term investors. The xStation platform continues to impress with its user-friendly interface and intuitive features, including customizable news feeds, sentiment heatmaps, and trader calculator, reducing the learning curve for newer traders. With an excellent range of educational materials, including training videos and articles integrated into the platform, XTB supports traders at all levels. XTB has boosted its interest rate on all uninvested balances (up to 5.2%) while competitors like eToro only offer up to 5% on balances of $50K+. Opening an XTB account is a hassle-free, entirely online process that takes just a few minutes, making the entry into day trading smooth for new traders. First-class 24/5 customer support is available, including a friendly live chat with response times of under two minutes during testing. XTB offers fast withdrawals with same-day payments if requested before 1 pm, ensuring day traders have quick access to their funds.
Cons
I think it's a shame that the global entity is regulated offshore by the St Vincent and the Grenadines Financial Services Authority, so some traders may not receive the same safeguarding measures as the ASIC-regulated branch Crypto traders will be disappointed that digital currencies are not offered	XTB does not offer a raw spread account, which is becoming increasingly common among competitors like Pepperstone, and may disappoint day traders looking for the tightest spreads. The demo account expires after just four weeks, a serious limitation for traders who wish to thoroughly test the xStation platform and practice short-term strategies before committing real funds. XTB discontinued support for MT4, limiting traders to its proprietary platform, xStation, potentially deterring advanced day traders familiar with the MetaTrader suite. Trading fees are competitive with average spreads of around 1 pip on the EUR/USD but still trail the cheapest brokers like IC Markets, plus there's an inactivity fee after 12 months. The research tools at XTB are good but could be great if they went beyond in-house features with access to leading third-party tools such as Autochartist, Trading Central and TipRanks. Not being able to adjust the default leverage level of XTB products is frustrating, as manual adjustment can significantly mitigate trade risk, especially in forex and CFD trading.
Awards
	Best Forex Broker for Beginners 2022 Best Customer Service 2021 Best Forex Broker for Low Costs 2021 Best Mobile App for Investing 2020 #1 EMEA Bloomberg spot for FX accuracy in Q2 of 2020 and Q3 of 2018 Best Polish Forex Broker 2019 Best Execution Broker 2019
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, ETFs, Commodities	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$50	$0
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5	xStation
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card Doku Wallet Dragonpay FasaPay Mastercard Neteller PayPal Paytrust Perfect Money POLi Skrill Trustly UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer	Credit Card Debit Card Maestro Mastercard Neteller PayPal Paysafecard Skrill Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
ASIC, SVGFSA	FCA, CySEC, KNF, CNMV, DFSA, FSC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	4.5%
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
App Review
	Year after year XTB’s app stands out for its slick design and uncluttered interface that we love. It’s quick, responsive and packed with useful features, notably integrated sentiment data, market news, economic calendars and education. The user-friendly order panel underneath the trading chart also makes placing trades, including adding take profit and stop loss levels, really straightforward.
Android App Rating
	4.1
iOS App Rating
	4.7
Auto Trading
	Open API
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	Yes
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	Yes
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY	USD EUR GBP HUF
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Deutsche Boerse Euronext Hong Kong Stock Exchange Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq Nordic & Baltics New York Stock Exchange Shanghai Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Bombay Stock Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange Russell 2000 S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Natural Gas	Aluminium Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Livestock Natural Gas Nickel Oil Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat Zinc
CFD Trading
I appreciate the wide range of over 2,000 CFDs at ACY Securities, encompassing global stocks, ETFs, forex, indices and commodities. New traders can get started with just $50, but I found that the best CFD prices are available for those who can deposit at least $200.	XTB offers a huge selection of more than 2,100 CFDs spanning forex, indices, commodities, stocks, ETFs, and cryptos (location-dependant). Leverage up to 1:30 is available in the EU and UK, while global clients and pro traders can access up to 1:500. XTB stands out for its CFD trading resources and tutorials to assist traders in developing short-term trading strategies.
Leverage
1:500	1:30 (EU) 1:500 (Global)
FTSE Spread
1.3	1.8
GBPUSD Spread
0.8	1.4
Oil Spread
0.04	0.03
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.2%
Forex Trading
I was glad to see over 60+ major, minor and exotic currency pairs available to trade on the industry favourites, MT4 and MT5. Traders can leverage up to 1:500 and access liquidity from 16 tier-one global banks.	XTB provides access to 70+ currency pairs with low spreads averaging around 1 pip on majors. The xStation platform offers an intuitive environment for forex traders with an excellent charting package encompassing 30+ indicators, plus a range of order types, catering to various strategies and risk management techniques.
Forex App
	With over 1 million downloads and a rating of 4.5*, XTB deliver a mobile trading platform that users love. Slick and reliable, the app boasts a range of extra features including advanced charts and market sentiment indicators. Download xStation by XTB here.
GBPUSD Spread
0.8	1.4
EURUSD Spread
0.4	1.0
EURGBP Spread
0.5	1.4
Assets
63	70+
Cryptocurrency
Crypto trading not offered	XTB offers an excellent selection of cryptos with more than 50 digital currencies. Spreads are tight starting from 0.22% on BTC and leverage reaches 1:5. The xStation platform also provides intra-crypto pairs like ETH/BTC and DSH/BTC. With the capability to trade cryptos 24/7, XTB ensures a secure environment with transparent accounts for cryptocurrency day trading.
Spread
	0.22%
Coins
BCH BTC ETH LTC XRP LINK XLM DOT EOS	ADA BTC BCH DSH EOS ETH IOTA LTC NEO XRP XLM TRX XEM XLM XMR DOGE BNB LINK UNI DOT XTZ
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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	78% of retail accounts lose money.
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