Risk Disclosure

1Important Notice

Trading CFDs and forex involves a high level of risk to your capital. These products are complex financial instruments and may not be suitable for all investors. You could lose more than your initial investment. You should not trade with money you cannot afford to lose.

2CFD and Forex Trading Risk

Contracts for Difference (CFDs) are derivative instruments that allow traders to speculate on the price movements of underlying assets including currencies, commodities, indices and equities without owning the underlying asset. The value of CFDs can fall as well as rise, and you may receive back less than you invested.

Foreign exchange markets are the world's most liquid financial markets but are also subject to significant volatility, particularly around major economic announcements, geopolitical events and liquidity gaps. Currency values can change rapidly and substantially.

3Leverage Risk

Leveraged trading allows you to control a larger position with a smaller initial deposit (margin). While leverage can amplify profits, it equally amplifies losses. A small adverse movement in the market can result in a loss exceeding your entire deposit. You should fully understand the effect of leverage on your trading before opening any position.

Different instruments and brokers offer different leverage ratios. Higher leverage carries higher risk. Always consider the impact of leverage on potential losses as well as gains.

4Market Volatility

Financial markets can experience periods of extreme volatility, particularly during economic data releases, central bank announcements, geopolitical events or sudden market disruptions. During volatile periods, prices can gap significantly, orders may not be filled at the requested price (slippage), and stop-loss orders may not function as expected.

5Liquidity Risk

All financial markets carry liquidity risk — the risk that a position cannot be entered or exited at the desired price due to insufficient market depth. Liquidity can deteriorate rapidly during periods of market stress, early trading sessions or when trading less commonly traded instruments. Reduced liquidity can lead to wider spreads and unfavourable execution.

6Technology and Platform Risk

Trading platforms, internet connections and electronic trading systems may experience interruptions, delays or failures that prevent orders from being placed, modified or executed. Technical failures can result in losses if positions cannot be managed during periods of market movement. Traders should have contingency plans in place for technology disruptions.

7Counterparty Risk

When trading through a broker, you assume counterparty risk — the risk that the broker may default on its obligations. It is important to trade only with regulated, financially stable brokers. All broker partners introduced through Equity IB are independently selected based on regulatory standing and commercial reputation, but Equity IB does not guarantee the financial stability or conduct of any broker.

8No Investment Advice

Nothing on the Equity IB website constitutes investment advice, a personal recommendation or an inducement to trade. Equity IB does not provide financial advice and is not authorised to do so. All information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only.

The decision to trade is yours alone and should be based on your own assessment of your financial circumstances, risk appetite and investment objectives.

9Past Performance

Past performance of any financial instrument, strategy or trading result is not indicative of and does not guarantee future performance. Historical data shown on this website or in any marketing materials is provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as a prediction of future results.

10Seek Independent Advice

Before trading leveraged financial products, we strongly encourage you to seek independent financial, legal and tax advice appropriate to your personal circumstances and jurisdiction. If you are in any doubt about the suitability of a particular investment or trading strategy, please consult a qualified professional.

11Acknowledgement

By using the Equity IB website and accessing our resources, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Risk Disclosure Statement. You accept that trading leveraged financial products involves significant risks, that past performance is not indicative of future results, and that nothing on this website constitutes investment advice.