ACFX Review

Regulation : CySEC

Accepts US Clients: No

Min. Deposit : $50

Leverage : 1:500

Platforms : ACFX Desktop MT4, Multiterminal, MAC MT4, IPhone MT4, IPad MT4, Android MT4, PAMM, Zulu Trade.

We Like

  • Superior Execution with STP accounts, No Re-quotes, No Rejections
  • Only Forex Broker in the market offering STP account with Highest Leverage of 1:500 for all the major trading instruments with minimum deposit of 50$
  • Instant deposits and Rapid withdrawals

We Don’t Like

  • Does not accept US Clients
The Verdict:

ACFX has many advantages over other Forex Brokers. Only broker in the market offering Highest Leverage in STP account with minimum deposit. Superior Market Execution, No Re-quotes, No Rejections, Instant Deposit, Rapid Withdrawal, definitely a world class Broker, a fine example of decent broker and suitable for serious long term traders.

Expert OpinionSpecifications

AtlasCapital was incorporated in October 2007 and is headquartered in the centre of Limassol, Cyprus. The Company is a member of AtlasGroup, one of the most renowned business conglomerates in southeast Europe. AtlasGroup has twenty years of experience in investments and commercial banking, as well as real estate investments.

Based in Cyprus and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission we are fully compliant with the EU – MiFID Directive (Markets In Financial Instruments Directive).

In addition, AtlasCapital provides traditional services like global custodianship to investment banks, brokers-dealers, institutional investors, mutual funds, corporate entities and private investors.

In January 2010, Atlas Capital FX (ACFX) – a trade name of Atlas Capital Financial services (ACFS) – was formed in order to provide retail investors access to the currency, commodities, energies and equities markets.

Trading Platform:

ACFX has many different trading platforms. These are described below,

• ACFX MT4 Terminal
• ACFX Mac MT4
• ACFX iPhone Trader
• ACFX iPad Trader
ACFX Multiterminal
• ACFX Android Trader
• ACFX PAMM Trade
• Zulu Trade

ACFX offers Meta trader based platform for their traders. They provide Meta trader 4 platform for both Windows and Mac operating systems. Traders can use this terminal in Apple computers without using any Boot Camp or Parallel Desktop.

They also provide trading platforms for the iPhone, iPad and Android phones.

ACFX has a platform for fund managers where fund managers can trade and maintain multiple accounts at a time. This platform also includes the features of Meta trader 4 such as using Expert Advisors (EAs), advanced indicators, automated trading etc.

Beginners and experts can maximize their investment by following experienced traders live signals all day long. This opportunity is available in Zulutrade platform of ACFX.

Customized PAMM Solution for Fund managers along with flexible trading conditions for Fund Managers and Investors.

ACFX trading platforms are designed to facilitate a real-world, powerful and efficient trading experience. Tailored technologies empower our clients to trade with precision, without slippage and re-quotes. Our PAMM solution is one of the most flexible and advanced platforms in the industry today; used by Money Managers and professional traders alike.

Main Features:

ACFX has many outstanding features that a new broker rarely has. They provide a high leverage ratio up to 1:500 and allow a trader to trade in a wide range of trading instruments. ACFX users can trade in CFDs, Equity Indices, Precious Metals and Energies.

Their account opening and deposit process is fast, easy and reliable. They allow various payment methods and traders can deposit using suitable funding option. ACFX also offers attractive bonus and promotions for their clients.

ACFX is the only broker in the market offering Highest Leverage of 1:500 in STP account with minimum deposit of 50$. With STP account, 100% execution without any rejection of orders. They are very strict about re-quotes, and they provide no re-quotes facility for their clients with STP account. Negative balance protection.Instant deposit and rapid withdrawal. They have a research section for traders where a trader would find trading signals, market analysis, forex news and economic calendar in the website of ACFX. This is helpful for beginner forex traders to improve their trading skills and profitability

Types of Trading Accounts:

ACFX is offering 3 different types of trading account. Islamic trading account is added as an optional service in all these types of trading account. Types of trading accounts of ACFX has given below,
Classic Fixed Spread Account:
This type of trading account is suitable for beginners and small traders as the account is with fixed spread and minimum deposit amount is not much. The minimum deposit for this type of trading account is $50. High leverage ratio is also available for this account.
Classic Floating spread Account:
This type of trading account is suitable for Intra-dayforex trader as the account is with floating spread. Client can take advantage of best available spread while trading anytime of the day and as Classic account has Instant execution, it is suitable for price oriented trader.Initial deposit is as low as $50 and high leverage ratio up to 1:500 is available for this type of trading account.
STP Account:

Straight Through Processing or STP model has a flow beneficial for all traders as all orders are routed directly from your MT4 trading platform through to the liquidity providers automatically, without the need to pass transactions through a dealing desk and orders are executed immediately without re-quotes.

STP Account features cutting edge infrastructure that allows traders to benefit from direct access to liquidity and Interbank pricing featuring best prices from the top-tier liquidity providers using our advanced technology that route trades with lightning fast execution speed.

Only broker in the market offering 1:500 Leverage for forex majors in STP account with minimum deposit of 50$.

VIP Account:

ACFX offers the choice of RAW spreads pricing model which brings our traders institutional competitive pricing, no spread mark-ups and very transparent commission structures.

Customer Service:

Customer service of ACFX is multi-lingual. They provide customer service in various languages.

ACFX provides 24/5 customer support through various methods. These methods are,

Live Chat
Email
Telephone
Skype

What We Liked:

Trading Efficiency: ACFXis the only broker in the market offering Highest leverage of 1:500 for forex majors with minimum deposit of 50$ when other STP brokers are asking insanely big first deposit for STP accounts and with limitation of leverage.

Easy Deposit and Withdrawal Process: ACFX offers easy and fast deposit or withdrawal methods. They allow various payment methods for deposit and withdrawal. They accept deposits by credit/debit card, Moneybookers Skrill, Neteller, WebMoney,and Wire Transfer. Their fund withdrawal is supported byCredit Cards, Moneybookers Skill, Neteller, WebMoney and Wire Transfer.

In addition, ACFX provides Atlas Prepaid Mondo and Visa Card. ACFX prepaid Mondo and Visa cards offer an excellent solution for fast withdrawals from ACFX trading accounts in addition to various other advantages such as the quick approval with no credit checks or complicated KYC procedures. ACFX prepaid cards are the optimal solution for facilitating online and offline payments with ease.

Academy Section: They have an Academy section in their website. This section is designed to help traders to understand forex market and make profits. This Academy section is full of trading signals, market analysis, forex news, economic calendar, Forex E-Book and glossary. This section is very helpful for both beginners and experienced forex traders.

What We Disliked:

Not well known Forex Company: Despite of being in the market since 2007, member of Atlas group and subsidiary of Atlas Bank-Montenegro, ACFX is not well known and not so popular among communities of forex traders. ACFX believes in spending less for the marketing and giving more to their clients.

Platform:
Trading Platforms ACFX MT4 Terminal, ACFX Mac MT4, ACFX iPhone Trader, ACFX iPad Trader, ACFX Multiterminal, ACFX Android Trader, ACFX PAMM Trade, Zulu TradeiPhone Trader, XM iPad Trader, XM Droid Trader, XM Mobile Trader, Mirror Trader, XM MAM Trader, Zulu Trade
OS Compatibility MAC, Windows, Android, iOS.
Mobile Trading Yes
Web Based Trading No
Platform Languages
Addition Services Trading signals, automated trading, Atlas Prepaid Card and Atlas Academy.
Other Tradable Instruments Forex Majors, minors, Exotics, metals, future and stocks.
Hedging No
Scalping Yes
Trailing Stop Yes
One Click Trading Yes
Automated Trading Yes
OCO Orders No
Account Details :
Max Leverage 1:500
Min. Initial Deposit Classic Floating Spread Account: $50.
Classic Fixed Spread Account: $50.
STP Account: 50$.
Commissions No
Typical Spread (Majors) EUR/USD – 1.7
Deposit Options Credit/Debit card, Atlas Prepaid card, Moneybookers Skrill, Neteller, WebMoney,and Wire Transfer.
Withdrawal Options Credit/Debit card, Atlas Prepaid card, Moneybookers Skrill, Neteller, WebMoney,and Wire Transfer.
Demo Account Yes
Account Types Floating, Fixed and STP
Number of pairs offered 100+
Dealing Desk STP/Market Maker
Additional Features Trading signals, market analysis, forex news, economic calendar, market sentiment, forex Academy
Bonus and Promotion:
No Deposit Bonus No
First Deposit Bonus Welcome Bonus – Up to 30%, Re-Deposit Bonus – Up to 40%.
Other Promotional Offers Zero fees on all deposits
Company Information :
Headquarter In Cyprus
Established Year 2007
Regulating Authority CySEC, Cyprus.
Website www.acfx.com
US Clients Accepted No
Customer Support Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Greek, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Support by Live chat, Email, Telephone, Skype.