Forex Risk Disclosure

Before deciding to participate in the Forex market, you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience and risk appetite. Most importantly, do not invest money you cannot afford to lose.

There is considerable exposure to risk in any off-exchange foreign exchange transaction, including, but not limited to, leverage, creditworthiness, limited regulatory protection and market volatility that may substantially affect the price, or liquidity of a currency or currency pair.

Moreover, the leveraged nature of Forex trading means that any market movement will have an equally proportional effect on your deposited funds. This may work against you as well as for you. The possibility exists that you could sustain a total loss of initial margin funds and be required to deposit additional funds to maintain your position. If you fail to meet any margin requirement, your position may be liquidated and you will be responsible for any resulting losses. To manage exposure, employ risk-reducing strategies such as ’stop-loss’ or ‘limit’ orders.

There are risks associated with utilizing an Internet-based trading system including, but not limited to, the failure of hardware, software, and Internet connection. Lightspeed and GAIN Capital are not responsible for communication failures or delays when trading via the Internet. Lightspeed and GAIN Capital employ backup systems and contingency plans to minimize the possibility of system failure, and trading via telephone is always available.
Lightspeed acts as an introducing broker to GAIN Capital Group, LLC (”GAIN Capital”). Your account is held and maintained at GAIN Capital who serves as the clearing agent and counterparty to your trades. GAIN Capital is a registered Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) and a member of the National Futures Association (NFA #0339826).

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