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Important: 80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.
CFD risks are not abstract. Each one has a concrete effect on your account balance.
At 1:10 leverage, a ten percent market move against the position means the loss of all deposited capital. Leverage is the most common cause of rapid losses.
Markets can move in jumps. A stop-loss helps, but during sharp moves it may not execute at the expected price.
Trying to recover a loss with another trade, or closing a winning position too early, are among the most common mistakes.
The longer a position stays open, the more overnight funding accumulates.
The spread is usually presented as the main cost, but it is not the only one. Rates vary by instrument and must be verified directly with the provider.
| Cost type | Description | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | The difference between the buy and sell price | On opening every position |
| Overnight funding | Charge for holding a position overnight | Daily on open positions |
| Currency conversion | Conversion of the result into your account currency | On foreign-currency instruments |
| Account inactivity | Fee after an extended period without logging in | Per provider terms |
Spread levels and other charges vary by instrument and change over time. Check current terms in the platform before opening a position.
The figure for the proportion of retail accounts in loss is not marketing copy. It is a regulatory disclosure specific to each provider, which must be published and kept up to date.
It states the proportion of that provider’s retail accounts that recorded a loss over the measured period. You are entering an environment where losing outcomes statistically predominate.
ESMA has introduced mandatory protections for retail clients in the EU which regulated providers must observe:
A retail client cannot lose more than the balance held in the account with a regulated provider.
Maximum leverage for retail clients is capped by regulation and varies by asset class.
Positions are closed automatically when margin falls below a defined threshold.
Risk warningCFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 80% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford the high risk of losing your money.