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    Risk Disclosure

    Important Warning: Please read this disclosure carefully before you start trading

    Trading foreign exchange (forex) and Contracts for Difference (CFDs) carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Your losses may exceed the amount deposited.

    Nature of the Risks

    Trading derivative financial products such as forex and CFDs carries a high level of risk. You must fully understand the nature of these risks before you start trading:

    1. Leverage Risk

    • Leverage can work for you or against you
    • Small market movements can lead to significant profits or losses
    • You may lose more than your initial deposit
    • High leverage increases the likelihood of a total loss

    2. Market Risk

    • Financial markets are inherently volatile
    • Economic and political events affect prices
    • Price gaps may occur and affect your orders
    • Market movements cannot be predicted with certainty

    3. Liquidity Risk

    • You may not be able to execute trades at the desired price
    • In extreme market conditions, spreads may widen
    • Some assets may be less liquid than others
    • Slippage may occur during execution

    4. Technology Risk

    • Loss of internet connection may prevent you from trading
    • System failures may affect order execution
    • Delays in price updates may affect your decisions
    • Software errors may affect trading platforms

    5. Counterparty Risk

    • The broker acts as the counterparty to your trades
    • In the event of broker insolvency, your funds may be affected
    • Make sure to deal with licensed and regulated brokers

    Risk Statistics

    Facts you should know:

    • A large proportion of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs
    • Most novice traders lose money in their first year of trading
    • Emotional trading is the main cause of traders’ losses
    • Failure to use risk management leads to severe losses

    Risk Management Tips

    • Do not invest money you cannot afford to lose
    • Always use stop-loss orders
    • Do not risk more than 1-2% of your capital on a single trade
    • Learn and practice on a demo account first
    • Do not trade under the influence of emotions
    • Diversify your investments and don’t put all your eggs in one basket
    • Follow news and economic events

    Educational Content

    Important notice: All educational materials, courses, and webinars provided on this platform are for educational and informational purposes only. This material does not constitute financial or investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell.

    Investment decisions are your personal responsibility. We strongly recommend consulting an independent, licensed financial advisor before making any trading decisions.

    Past Performance

    The past performance of any trading strategy or financial asset is not considered a reliable indicator of future performance. Market conditions are constantly changing, and what worked in the past may not work in the future.

    Your Acknowledgment

    By using this platform and participating in our educational courses, you acknowledge that you:

    • Have read and fully understood this Risk Disclosure
    • Understand that trading involves a high level of risk
    • Will not trade with money you cannot afford to lose
    • Will seek independent financial advice if needed
    • Bear full responsibility for your investment decisions

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