Risk Disclosure
Important information about the risks associated with trading and investing.
1. Introduction & General Risk
Trading in financial markets involves a high degree of risk and is not suitable for all investors. The risk of loss in trading can be substantial. You should therefore carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your financial condition and resources.
Critical Warning
You may lose all of your initial investment and, in some cases, may be required to deposit additional funds to maintain your positions. Only trade with "Risk Capital"—money that you can afford to lose without affecting your basic living needs.
2. Market Risk & Volatility
The prices of securities, commodities, and other financial instruments can fluctuate rapidly. These movements are influenced by various factors, including but not limited to:
- public Global geopolitical events and government policies.
- analytics Corporate earnings reports and economic data releases.
- payments Changes in interest rates and currency valuations.
- waves Market liquidity and "flash crash" scenarios.
3. Leverage & Margin Risks
Using leverage (trading on margin) can multiply your gains, but it also multiplies your losses. Even a small movement in market price against your position can result in the total loss of your margin deposit.
Margin Calls
If the value of your account falls below the minimum margin requirements, Stockerly may close some or all of your positions without prior notice to you.
Liquidation Risk
In extremely volatile markets, your positions may be liquidated at prices significantly worse than your stop-loss orders.
4. Technical & System Risks
Trading through an electronic platform carries inherent technical risks. Stockerly is not responsible for losses resulting from:
- Failure of hardware, software, or internet connections at the user's end.
- Disruption of market data feeds or trade execution systems.
- Cyber-attacks, hacking, or unauthorized access to your account credentials.
- Latency issues that result in trade execution delays (slippage).
5. Regulatory & Legal Disclosure
Stockerly is an open-source project. Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of Stockerly services complies with all laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions.
Legal Attribution
Stockerly is an open-source project licensed under MIT. Any past performance mentioned is not indicative of future results. No part of this document constitutes financial advice.
By continuing to use Stockerly, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Risk Disclosure.