Risk Disclosure

Last updated: January 2026

The Risk of Capital Loss

The value of financial instruments can go down as well as up. When you trade forex and CFDs you are speculating on price movements and there is no guarantee of profit. A significant proportion of retail investor accounts lose money. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Leverage Works Both Ways

Leverage allows you to control a large position with a relatively small deposit. While this can magnify profits, it can equally magnify losses. A small movement against your position can result in losses that exceed your initial margin, and you may be required to deposit additional funds at short notice.

Market Volatility & Gapping

Markets can move rapidly, particularly around economic announcements or during periods of low liquidity. Prices may gap, meaning your trade could be executed at a worse price than expected. Stop-loss orders are not guaranteed and may not always limit your losses to the intended amount.

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