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Before engaging in any trading activities, it is crucial to understand and acknowledge the associated risks. The futures market is complex, and while it offers the potential for significant financial gains, it also involves a substantial level of risk. This Risk Disclosure Statement is designed to provide you with a clear understanding of the risks involved in trading futures and to help you make informed decisions.
1. Market Risks:
The futures market is subject to constant fluctuations influenced by various factors, including economic indicators, geopolitical events, and market sentiment. Prices of futures contracts can change rapidly and unpredictably, leading to potential financial losses.
2. Leverage Risks:
Trading futures often involves the use of leverage, which allows you to control a large position with a relatively small amount of capital. While leverage can magnify profits, it also amplifies potential losses. It is important to carefully manage leverage and be aware of the risks associated with it.
3. Volatility Risks:
Futures markets are known for their volatility. Sudden and significant price movements can occur, leading to unexpected outcomes. Traders should be prepared for the possibility of rapid and substantial market fluctuations.
4. Liquidity Risk:
Market liquidity can vary, impacting the ability to enter or exit positions at desired prices. Low liquidity may result in wider bid-ask spreads and increased slippage, potentially affecting trading results.
5. System Risks:
Technological issues, such as system outages, internet disruptions, or platform malfunctions, can interfere with the execution of trades. Traders should have contingency plans in place to address potential technical challenges.
6. Political and Economic Risks:
Global events, political developments, and economic conditions can influence futures markets. Changes in government policies, trade agreements, or economic indicators may impact market dynamics and pose risks to traders.
7. Past Performance is not Indicative of Future Results:
Historical performance does not guarantee future results. Just because a particular strategy or approach has worked in the past does not ensure success in future market conditions.
Futures contains substantial risk and is not for every investor. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Risk capital is money that can be lost without jeopardizing ones’ financial security or life style. Only risk capital should be used for trading and only those with sufficient risk capital should consider trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Hypothetical performance results have many inherent limitations, some of which are described below. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown; in fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular trading program. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance results is that they are generally prepared with the benefit of hindsight. In addition, hypothetical trading does not involve financial risk, and no hypothetical trading record can completely account for the impact of financial risk of actual trading. for example, the ability to withstand losses or to adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses are material points which can also adversely affect actual trading results. There are numerous other factors related to the markets Last updated June 13, 2019 in general or to the implementation of any specific trading program which cannot be fully accounted for in the preparation of hypothetical performance results and all which can adversely affect trading results.
By accessing and using our trading education materials and services, you acknowledge and accept the risks outlined in this Risk Disclosure Statement.
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