🚨 CRITICAL RISK WARNING
TRADING INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. YOU CAN LOSE ALL OR MORE THAN YOUR INITIAL INVESTMENT.
CFTC RULE 4.41 - HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE LIMITATIONS
HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent actual trading. Also, since the trades have not been executed, the results may have under-or-over compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profit or losses similar to those shown.
1. General Trading Risks
Trading futures, forex, stocks, options, and other financial instruments carries inherent risks that all traders must understand before engaging in any trading activity.
2. Specific Risk Factors
Market Risk
- Unpredictable price movements
- Sudden market volatility
- Gap openings and closings
- Economic events and news
- Geopolitical developments
Leverage Risk
- Amplified losses from small price moves
- Margin calls and forced liquidation
- Potential losses exceeding initial investment
- Interest charges on leveraged positions
- Overnight financing costs
Technical Risk
- System failures and outages
- Internet connectivity issues
- Software bugs and glitches
- Data feed interruptions
- Algorithm malfunctions
Liquidity Risk
- Inability to exit positions quickly
- Wide bid-ask spreads
- Slippage on order execution
- Market gaps and limit moves
- After-hours trading risks
3. Algorithm-Specific Risks
Automated Trading Risks
While our algorithms are designed to trade systematically, they are subject to additional risks:
- Strategy Risk: Algorithms may not perform in all market conditions
- Over-Optimization: Backtested results may not reflect future performance
- Model Risk: Mathematical models may become obsolete
- Execution Risk: Orders may not execute as expected
- Parameter Risk: Incorrect settings can amplify losses
- Market Evolution: Markets change, algorithms may not adapt
4. Past Performance Disclaimer
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. All performance data, backtests, and historical results presented by Trade Greater are for educational purposes only and do not guarantee future performance.
Backtesting Limitations
- Backtests assume perfect order execution without slippage
- Historical data may not reflect current market conditions
- Transaction costs may not be fully accounted for
- Survivorship bias may affect results
- Look-ahead bias may be present in optimization
- Real trading involves psychological factors not present in backtests
5. No Guarantee of Profits
Trade Greater makes no representations or warranties that:
- You will achieve profitable trading results
- Our algorithms will generate consistent returns
- You will pass prop firm evaluations
- You will recover your investment
- Our strategies will work in all market conditions
- You will achieve the same results as others
6. Educational Service Notice
Important Clarification
Trade Greater is an educational service provider. We are NOT:
- A registered investment advisor
- A licensed broker-dealer
- A financial planning service
- A portfolio management company
- A regulated financial institution
We do not provide investment advice or manage customer funds.
7. Regulatory Compliance
Our services comply with applicable regulations including:
- CFTC Rule 4.41: Hypothetical performance disclosure requirements
- NFA Compliance: Educational service guidelines
- SEC Regulations: No investment advisory services
- State Laws: Educational service provider regulations
8. Prop Firm Specific Risks
Proprietary Trading Firm Risks
- Evaluation rules may change without notice
- Funded accounts can be terminated for rule violations
- Profit sharing agreements may be modified
- Withdrawal restrictions may apply
- Performance requirements may be difficult to maintain
- Competition among traders for funding
9. Technology and Operational Risks
- System Downtime: Servers, platforms, or internet may fail
- Data Accuracy: Price feeds may contain errors
- Order Execution: Trades may not execute as intended
- Cybersecurity: Risk of hacking or data breaches
- Software Updates: Changes may affect performance
- Compatibility Issues: Platform updates may cause problems
10. Psychological Risks
Trading can be emotionally challenging and may lead to:
- Stress and anxiety from losses
- Overconfidence from early wins
- Addiction-like behavior patterns
- Poor decision-making under pressure
- Relationship and financial strain
- Mental health impacts