Risks Associated with Transactions in Derivative Contracts-for-Difference
The Client should unreservedly acknowledge and accept that, regardless of any information which may be offered by the Company, the value of the Contracts-for-Difference provided by the Company may fluctuate downwards or upwards and it is even probable that the investment may become of no value.
Trading in Contracts-for-Difference and other leveraged products may involve a significant level of risk and is not suitable for all investors. Before undertaking any such transactions you should ensure that you fully understand the risks involved and you should seek independent advice if necessary. The Client should not engage in any dealings in Contracts-for-Difference, directly or indirectly, unless you know and understand all of the risks involved.
The Client should unreservedly acknowledge and accept that he runs a great risk of incurring losses and damages as a result of the dealing in Contracts-for-Difference and accepts and declares that he is willing to undertake this risk.
The high degree of leverage is a particular feature of derivative Contracts-for-Difference. This stems from the margining system applicable to such trades, which generally involves a comparatively modest deposit or margin in terms of the overall contract value, so that a relatively small movement in the underlying market can have a disproportionately dramatic effect on the Client's trade.
The Contracts-for-Difference available for trading with the Company are 'non-deliverable spot transactions' giving an opportunity to make profit on changes in currency rates, commodity, stock market indices or share prices called the underlying instrument. If the underlying instrument movement is in the Client's favor, the client may achieve a good profit, but an equally small adverse market movement can not only quickly result in the loss of the Clients' entire deposit but also any additional commissions and other expenses incurred.