Leverage magnifies losses
Leveraged products let a small deposit control a much larger position. A market move of a fraction of a percent can therefore represent a large percentage of your account balance.
Markets gap
Prices can jump over your stop loss when markets reopen or during major news, meaning your exit can be worse than the level you set. Guaranteed stops, where offered, carry their own conditions and costs.
Costs accumulate
Spread, commission and overnight swap apply regardless of whether a position is profitable. Over time, costs can turn a marginally positive strategy into a losing one.
No guaranteed outcomes
Past performance does not indicate future results. This site makes no claim, promise or implication of profit, and treats any source that does as a warning sign.
Trade within your means
Only risk capital you can afford to lose entirely. If you are unsure whether these products suit your circumstances, seek advice from an appropriately licensed professional.