Risk Warning
Important information about CFD trading risks
High Risk Investment Warning
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
Understanding Leverage
Leverage allows you to trade with more money than you have in your account. While this can amplify profits, it also significantly increases the risk of substantial losses.
Example: 1:100 Leverage
- • Investment: $1,000
- • Position size: $100,000
- • 1% market move = $1,000 gain/loss
- • Risk: 100% of capital
Risk Factors
- • Margin calls
- • Automatic position closure
- • Losses exceeding initial deposit
- • Rapid account depletion
Market Risks
Price Volatility
- • Sudden price movements
- • Market gaps and slippage
- • Economic news impact
- • Low liquidity periods
External Factors
- • Political events
- • Interest rate changes
- • Currency fluctuations
- • Global economic conditions
Financial Risks
Potential for Total Loss
You may lose all of your invested capital. In some circumstances, you may lose more than your initial investment and be liable to pay more money. Never invest money you cannot afford to lose.
Overnight Charges
Holding positions overnight incurs financing costs that can accumulate over time.
Spread Costs
The difference between buy and sell prices affects your trading profitability.
Currency Risk
Profits and losses may be affected by currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Risk Management Guidelines
Before You Trade
- ✓ Understand how CFDs work
- ✓ Assess your risk tolerance
- ✓ Only invest disposable income
- ✓ Consider seeking financial advice
Risk Control Tools
- ✓ Use stop-loss orders
- ✓ Set position size limits
- ✓ Monitor your positions regularly
- ✓ Diversify your trading portfolio
Additional Considerations
Regulatory Protection
Findaptix is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and complies with MiCA regulations. Your funds are held in segregated accounts with tier-1 banks.
- • FSCS protection up to £85,000 per client
- • Negative balance protection
- • Fair treatment of customers
Past Performance
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Market conditions, economic factors, and individual trading decisions all affect outcomes. No trading system or strategy guarantees profits.
Demo Trading
We strongly recommend using our demo trading platform to practice and understand CFD trading before risking real money. Demo results may not reflect real market conditions and execution.
Final Warning
CFD trading is not suitable for all investors. Ensure you fully understand the risks involved and seek independent financial advice if necessary. Only trade with money you can afford to lose completely.
By proceeding to trade, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these risks.