ACY - Securities Review 2021
Established in 2011 ACY Group is regulated in two jurisdictions and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. ACY Securities Pty Ltd is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and ACY Capital Australia Limited is regulated by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission.
The broker offers trading on over 700+ financial CFD instruments and includes Forex - with liquidity from 16 global banks and prices from the dedicated trading servers of the Equinix broker in New York, as well as CFDs on indices, metals, commodities and shares from NYSE, NASDAQ and ASX.
Users can trade on the internationally recognized MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms for desktop (also web version), mobile devices, from 3 main types of trading accounts. The following are available: Standard account, ProZero account i Bespoke account. They all offer a combination of commission-free and commission-based trading and swap-free options (also known as islamic accounts).
Both beginners and advanced traders also have access to a wide range of educational and analytical services such as live webinars and informative articles, as well as 5/XNUMX customer support. The broker also runs a competition Trading Cup contest, with a total prize pool of $ 1, as well as a dedicated the website of the Partners.
Investor Protection and Regulation
ACY Securities Pty LTd is authorized and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and holds the Australian Financial Services License AFSL 403863.
Being an ASIC regulated broker, compliance and reporting obligations are strictly implemented:
- Keeping clients' funds on separate bank accounts,
- Membership in the Australian Financial Complaints Office, an approved Australian dispute resolution body,
- Obligation to insure against professional liability.
ACY Capital Australia Limited is regulated by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission and is licensed for financial services in that country.
ACY Partners
Recently awarded the title by World Finance "Australia's Best Affiliate Program - 2020", ACY has extensive experience in helping companies achieve success and long-term growth as not only does it place a high value on strategic alliances, but also global reach, technology, tailor-made solutions, and supporting infrastructure contribute to making this happen.
ACY Partners, launched in September 2020, is a special department of ACY Securities, whose aim is to attract and service partners in the following areas:
Introducing broker
As an IB valued partner, you get exclusive access from the broker to a dedicated partner section (ACY.Cloud), real-time transaction reporting, highly converting website marketing materials and more.
Fund Managers
MAM trading solutions are available with smooth, real-time client reporting combined with the flexibility of the MT4 and MT5 platforms.
Regional managers
One of the most exciting partner options with attractive earning potential from the ACY product range. The criteria for qualifying as a regional manager are tough, but the awards are second to none.
White Label
Customized solutions combined with the flexibility of using your brand in MT4 / MT5 trading solutions. ACY provides leading technology support and access to high liquidity.
Financial instruments
ACY Securities offers clients the opportunity to trade over 700 CFD instruments. They include over 60 currency pairs, 20 indices, 8 precious metals and 3 energy markets, and approximately 1700 stocks from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq (NASDAQ) and the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). Below is a list of only some of the available markets and instruments:
FOREX | INDICES | SHARES |
EUR / USD | SP500 | Amazon |
AUD / HKD | GER30 | Disney |
NZD / JPY | JP225 | BHP |
USD / CNH | CHINAH | Rio Tinto |
GBP / CHF | AUS200 | Commodities |
CAD / SGD | SG30 | XAG / USD |
EUR / TRY | INDIA50 | XAU / AUD |
USD / NOK | NETH25 | WTI |
USD / JPY | TWUSD | NATGASUSD |
Commercial account
ACY Securities provides several types of trading accounts for both beginners and advanced traders. The most important features are highlighted in the tables below.
Users can manage their trading accounts from ACY Cloud and opening a live account is a simple process. After clicking the button "Register" on the home page, the registration form will be displayed, which consists of 6 steps. The required fields include: Personal data, About you, Investments, Experience, Regulations and Confirmation of identity. It is standard among regulated brokers to provide proof of address and ID documents.
Deposit and Withdrawal Options
Although there is no specific section on the fees for deposits and withdrawals on the broker's website, in the FAQ section and the Product Guide we can find that they do not charge fees for receiving funds via bank transfer. Bank charges for outgoing transfers are AUD 25 for each international payment regardless of the transaction size.
Deposits by credit / debit card in AUD may be subject to a 1,5% processing fee and all other currencies may be subject to a 2,5% processing fee. The use of payment service providers may also incur transaction and conversion fees, but no details are provided.
Withdrawals can only be made by submitting the Withdrawal Request Form in Customer Panel (Cloud Hub). According to information on the broker's website, withdrawals are processed within 1-2 business days. Other Withdrawal Fees:
- Free withdrawals to local banks in Australia up to three times a month, otherwise a $ 25 fee for each additional withdrawal,
- $ 25 service fee for withdrawal for international transfers (when the receiving bank is outside Australia),
- 3% commission on withdrawals when using Skrill withdrawal.
Trading platforms
ACY Securities MetaTrader 4
- Available for download on a computer or via a web browser
- Possibility to set 9 different time frames on the chart
- Built-in 40 different technical trading indicators
- Access to Algorithmic Trading and EA
- Ability to trade multiple asset classes such as Forex and CFDs
- One-click trading option
ACY Securities MetaTrader 5
- A true multi-asset platform: for CFDs on Forex, Metals, Energies, Indices and Stocks
- Faster order execution speeds
- Advanced transaction types and functionality
- Access to Algorithmic Trading and EA
- Information on Tier II prices
- Up to 21 different time frames can be set
The screenshot of the broker's trading platform is below.
Mobile trading platforms
With ACY Securities, investors are offered the opportunity to trade in the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 mobile trading applications. It can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, which allows traders to trade from Android and iOS operating systems (mobile phones and tablets).
ACY Securities MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 mobile trading applications offer traders:
- Access to multiple asset classes
- View real-time prices while on the move
- Trade directly from the app
- Access to technical analysis tools and charts
- Manage your account from anywhere
Trading Features
ACY Securities offers additional trading features as part of its MT4 and MT5 trading platform. Users can access the MetaTrader Market which provides:
- Trading signal duplication services
- Access to custom indicators
- Access to EA's trading algorithms
Commissions and Spreads
Trading costs with ACY Securities vary depending on the market you trade as well as the type of account you open. Examples of costs are shown in the table below:
Swap values for overnight positions can be found directly on the MetaTrader trading platforms in the Specifications section.
Trade cup
ACY Group's own Trading Cup competition is an annual $ 1 million competition designed to discover great traders and fund managers. Competition challenges traders to create a sensible trading plan with a solid risk management strategy, placing them on all the key elements of good trading.
This competition is the stage where Fund Managers can demonstrate their skills worldwide by creating smooth capital curves, focusing on performance over time, stability and expertise for a respectable year-over-year return.
All participants are ranked using their own ranking algorithm that changes the rules of the game. It takes profitability, risk management, long-term stability, risk-adjusted returns, payout levels and longevity into account to rank its competitors.
Customer service
ACY Securities provides 24/5 customer support via live chat, telephone, email and online contact form. The broker offers multilingual customer support in English, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Bahasa, Filipino, Spanish, Korean, French, Hebrew, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and Vietnamese.
- Address: ACY Tower, Level 18, 799 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia
- Phone:
- International: +61 2 9188 2999
- Taiwan: 02 5594 4927 - Email: support@acy.com
Social media:
Education
ACY Securities offers a variety of educational materials for both beginners and advanced traders, including articles and videos on a wide range of topics on its blog, daily video updates, and topics covering basics and market analysis.
Investor education
The broker offers a wide variety of live webinars covering live forex market reviews and analysis as well as trading setups. Users can view the macroeconomic calendar and register directly on their website:
The broker also provides access to a free eBook about trading and online courses.
Commercial experience
Our observations show that ACY Securities provides a simple and transparent offer suitable for both beginners and advanced traders. Users can choose from a wide range of trading accounts (also commission-free) and with low spreads.
Traders can trade over 700+ financial CFD instruments covering Forex, Indices, Commodities and a wide variety of CFDs on stocks from NYSE, NASDAQ and ASX. The broker also provides easy-to-use MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms and a large selection of analytical tools.
FAQ
Summation
The ACY Group was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. ACY Securities Pty Ltd is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and ACY Capital Australia Limited is regulated by the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission.
The broker offers trading on over 700+ financial CFD instruments and includes the Forex ECB - with liquidity sourced from 16 global banks and prices from the dedicated trading servers of the Equinix broker in New York, as well as CFDs on indices, metals, commodities and stocks from NYSE, NASDAQ and ASX.
Clients can trade from the world-renowned MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 trading platforms for desktop and mobile, on the web versions, from 3 main types of trading accounts called Standard, ProZero and Bespoke accounts. They all offer a combination of commission-free and commission-based trading and Islamic swap-free options.
Both beginners and advanced investors will also have access to a wide range of educational and analytical services such as live webinars and news articles, as well as 5/1 customer support 000 days a week. The broker also runs the Trading Cup competition, with a total prize pool of $ 000, as well as a dedicated affiliate website.
- Australian and Vanuatu regulations
- Possibility to trade without commissions and ECN
- 700+ financial CFD instruments available for trading
- Trade on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.
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