Risk Disclaimer
Important Risk Warning
Trading and investing in securities involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You could lose some or all of your invested capital. Do not invest money you cannot afford to lose.
Before using Tradiomatic or making any trading decisions, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. If you are unsure, seek independent financial advice from a qualified professional.
1. Not Investment Advice
Tradiomatic is a charting and analysis platform. We provide tools, data visualization, technical indicators, and educational content. Nothing on this platform constitutes investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other type of advice.
All content, including but not limited to charts, indicators, strategies, backtesting results, alerts, and user-generated content, is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
We are not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, or financial planner. We do not make personalized recommendations or provide individualized investment advice.
2. Trading Risks
2.1 Risk of Loss
The risk of loss in trading securities, options, futures, forex, and cryptocurrencies can be substantial. You should carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you in light of your financial condition. Key risks include:
- Market Risk: Prices can move against your position, resulting in losses
- Leverage Risk: Leveraged products can amplify both gains and losses
- Liquidity Risk: You may not be able to exit positions at desired prices
- Gap Risk: Prices can gap significantly between trading sessions
- Currency Risk: Exchange rate fluctuations can affect returns
- Counterparty Risk: Broker or exchange default
2.2 Day Trading Risks
Day trading is extremely risky. According to studies, the majority of day traders lose money. Day trading requires knowledge, time, capital, and the ability to withstand losses. It is not suitable for most investors.
2.3 Options and Derivatives
Options, futures, and other derivative instruments carry additional risks beyond those of the underlying assets. You could lose more than your initial investment. These instruments are complex and should only be traded by those who fully understand the risks involved.
3. No Guarantees
3.1 Past Performance
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS
Historical performance, backtesting results, and simulated trading do not guarantee future performance. Market conditions change, and strategies that worked in the past may not work in the future.
3.2 Backtesting Limitations
Backtesting has inherent limitations that you should understand:
- Hindsight Bias: Strategies are optimized based on known historical data
- Curve Fitting: Over-optimization to historical data may not translate to live trading
- Slippage: Backtests may not accurately reflect real-world execution costs
- Market Impact: Large orders can move prices, especially in less liquid markets
- Data Quality: Historical data may contain errors or gaps
- Survivorship Bias: Historical data may not include delisted securities
3.3 Paper Trading
Paper trading (simulated trading) does not involve real money and therefore does not accurately reflect the psychological and emotional aspects of live trading. Results achieved in paper trading may differ significantly from live trading results.
4. Market Data Disclaimer
Market data displayed on Tradiomatic is provided by third-party data providers. While we strive to provide accurate and timely data, we do not guarantee:
- The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any market data
- That data will be available without interruption
- That data is suitable for any particular purpose
Real-time data may be delayed. Do not rely solely on data from Tradiomatic for trading decisions. Always verify data with your broker or other authoritative sources before executing trades.
5. Technical Analysis Disclaimer
Technical analysis tools and indicators provided by Tradiomatic are for informational purposes only. Technical analysis:
- Is not a reliable predictor of future price movements
- Is based on historical patterns that may not repeat
- Should not be the sole basis for investment decisions
- May produce different results depending on parameters and settings
No indicator, pattern, or strategy works all the time. All technical analysis methods have limitations and potential for false signals.
6. Third-Party Services
6.1 Broker Integration
When you connect to a third-party broker through Tradiomatic:
- You are entering into a separate relationship with that broker
- You are subject to the broker's terms of service and policies
- Tradiomatic is not responsible for the broker's actions, execution quality, or services
- Trades executed through connected brokers are your sole responsibility
6.2 No Endorsement
Integration with a broker or display of third-party content does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Tradiomatic.
7. Automated Trading Disclaimer
Automated Trading Risk:
Automated trading systems, including strategies created with our Visual Strategy Builder, can malfunction, execute unintended trades, or perform differently than expected. Always monitor automated systems and have risk controls in place.
You are solely responsible for any trades executed by automated strategies you create or use. System failures, connectivity issues, or software bugs can result in significant losses.
8. User-Generated Content
Tradiomatic may display content created by other users, including strategies, ideas, and analyses. This content:
- Represents the views of individual users, not Tradiomatic
- Has not been verified or endorsed by Tradiomatic
- May be inaccurate, misleading, or unsuitable
- Should not be relied upon for investment decisions
9. Regulatory Information
Tradiomatic is a technology company providing charting and analysis software. We are not:
- A registered investment adviser with the SEC or any state authority
- A registered broker-dealer with FINRA or any exchange
- A commodity trading advisor (CTA)
- A futures commission merchant (FCM)
Our services are provided under the "publisher's exclusion" from the definition of investment adviser. We provide general information and tools, not personalized advice.
10. Jurisdictional Considerations
The information on Tradiomatic is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person in any country or jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
Acknowledgment
By using Tradiomatic, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Risk Disclaimer. You understand the risks associated with trading and investing, and you accept full responsibility for your trading decisions and their outcomes.