Risk disclosure

Last updated: 10 January 2024 1 min read

Important notice

Everything on this site is published for information only and is not financial or investment advice. Trading involves risk and you can lose more than your deposit. A high rating is not a recommendation to open an account.

Important warning: please read carefully

Trading and investing in the financial markets carries a high level of risk that may lead to a partial or total loss of capital. The content provided on this site is for information only.

What this site publishes

Everything published on Broker Reviews, including broker reviews, ranked shortlists and regulation explainers, is information intended to:

  • Describe what we found when we tested a broker's account, platform and withdrawals
  • Set out the fees, spreads and conditions a broker advertised at the time we checked
  • Explain what a given regulator's licence does and does not cover
  • Help you verify a broker's licence and fund protection for yourself

Not financial or investment advice

Critical notice

Broker Reviews does not provide financial or investment advice. The content published here is not a recommendation to buy or sell any financial asset, and it is not a substitute for consulting a licensed financial adviser.

You should:

  • Consult a licensed financial adviser before taking any investment decision
  • Do your own research and confirm that any investment suits your financial situation
  • Understand that any trading decision is entirely your own responsibility
  • Not rely on any information from this site as the sole basis for your financial decisions

Trading and investment risks

Trading in the financial markets (shares, currencies, digital currencies, futures, options and others) carries material risks, including:

Loss of capital

You may lose a large part of, or all of, the capital you invest. Do not trade with money you cannot afford to lose.

Market volatility

The financial markets are volatile by nature, and prices can move quickly and unpredictably.

Leverage risk

Using leverage magnifies profits and losses alike, and may lead to losses that exceed your initial deposit.

Liquidity risk

You may be unable to close your positions at the price you want during periods of thin liquidity.

Past performance is not an indicator of the future

Always remember

Any results, examples or historical charts mentioned on the site are for illustration only. The past performance of any strategy or tool does not guarantee similar results in the future.

Market conditions change constantly, and what worked in the past may not work in the future. Every trader should:

  • Test any strategy on a demo account first
  • Understand that results vary according to market conditions
  • Manage risk strictly and with discipline

Your personal responsibility

By using this site, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • All trading and investment decisions are entirely your own responsibility
  • You have read and understood this disclaimer
  • You are sufficiently aware of the risks of trading
  • You will not hold Broker Reviews or the people behind it responsible for any losses
  • You will seek specialist financial advice when you need it

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Broker Reviews and the people behind it accept no liability for:

  • Any financial losses arising from use of the information provided
  • Any errors or inaccuracies in the content
  • Any interruption or delay in access to the site
  • Any direct or indirect damage arising from use of the site

Check how your money is protected

Risk starts with where your funds sit. Read how segregation, compensation schemes and regulatory cover actually work before you deposit.

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