Risk Disclosure

 

Identify the Risks

High Risk Investment

Off-exchange foreign currency trading on margin, Futures on Margin, and Stock Trading all cary a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding toinvest you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and, therefore, you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with off-exchange foreign currency trading and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.

Testimonial Disclaimer
Unique experiences and past performances do not guarantee future results! Testimonials herein are unsolicited and are non-representative of all clients; certain accounts may have worse performance than that indicated. Trading spot currencies involves substantial risk and there is always the potential for loss. Your trading results may vary.  Because the risk factor is high in the foreign exchange market trading, only genuine “risk” funds should be used in such trading.  If you do not have the extra capital that you can afford to lose, you should not trade in the foreign exchange market.  No “safe” trading system has ever been devised, and no one can guarantee profits or freedom from loss.  Gecko Software does not pay for testimonials, all of our testimonials are volintary.

 

Gecko Software, Inc. & FXCM Market Opinions
Any opinions, news, research, analyses, prices, or other information contained on this website is provided as general market commentary, and does not constitute investment advice. Gecko Software, Inc. and FXCM Group will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including without limitation to, any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from use of or reliance on such information, products or services.

Internet Trading Risks
There are risks associated with utilizing an Internet-based deal execution trading system including, but not limited to, the failure of hardware, software, and Internet connection. Since Gecko Software, Inc., FXCM do not control signal power, its reception or routing via Internet, configuration of your equipment or reliability of its connection, we cannot be responsible for communication failures, distortions or delays when trading via the Internet. Our partner, FXCM, employs back up systems and contingency plans to minimize the possibility of system failure, and trading via telephone is always available, when trading, always have a telephone and the FXCM order desks telephone number readily available.

Accuracy of Information
The content on this website is subject to change at any time without notice, and is provided for the sole purpose of assisting traders to make independent investment decisions. Gecko Software, Inc. and FXCM have taken reasonable measures to ensure the accuracy of the information on the website, however, does not guarantee its accuracy, and will not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly from the content or your inability to access the website, for any delay in or failure of the transmission or the receipt of any instruction or notifications sent through this website.

Distribution
This site is not intended for distribution, or use by, any person in any country where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation. None of the services or investments referred to in this website are available to persons residing in any country where the provision of such services or investments would be contrary to local law or regulation. It is the responsibility of visitors to this website to ascertain the terms of and comply with any local law or regulation to which they are subject.

Market Risks and Online Trading
The trading platform provides sophisticated order entry and tracking of orders. All stop-loss, limit and entry orders are guaranteed against slippage except in extraordinary volatile market conditions. Trading on-line, no matter how convenient or efficient does not necessarily reduce risks associated with currency trading. All quotes and trades are subject to the terms and conditions of the Client Agreement accessible through this website.

 

Views, Opinions, and outside links
“The views and opinions represented in any link to an outside website links and/or resources are not controlled by Gecko Software or by our FCM. Further, Gecko Software nor our FCM are responsible for their availability, content, or delivery of services.

 

Regulation and Financial Strength

Although FXCM holds customer funds in bank accounts separate from the accounts that hold firm operating funds such accounts are not segregated within the meaning of the Commodity Exchange Act and, therefore, do not provide customers with any protection under existing bankruptcy laws. Please note, FXCM is registered, regulated, financially strong, and one of the largest FCM's in the world. FXCM has purchased a Financial Institution Bond 14 (FIB 14) Policy, although this policy provides protection against various types of fraud, theft, and embezzlement, it only provides a limited amount of financial protection to the firm that has purchased it. The policy does not directly safeguard clients' funds.

 

DISCLAIMER: THE DATA CONTAINED HEREIN IS BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE BUT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED AS TO RELIABILITY, ACCURACY, OR COMPLETENESS; AND, AS SUCH ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM RELIANCE ON THIS DATA OR THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED HERE IN.


DISCLOSURE OF RISK: THE RISK OF LOSS IN TRADING FUTURES, FOREX AND OPTIONS CAN BE SUBSTANTIAL; THEREFORE, ONLY GENUINE RISK FUNDS SHOULD BE USED. FUTURES, FOREX AND OPTIONS MAY NOT BE SUITABLE INVESTMENTS FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS, AND INDIVIDUALS SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER THEIR FINANCIAL CONDITION IN DECIDING WHETHER TO TRADE. OPTION TRADERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THE EXERCISE OF A LONG OPTION WOULD RESULT IN A FUTURES OR FOREX POSITION.


HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE MANY INHERENT LIMITATIONS, SOME OF WHICH ARE DESCRIBED BELOW. 


NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL, OR IS LIKELY TO, ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN. IN FACT, THERE ARE FREQUENTLY SHARP DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND THE ACTUAL RESULTS SUBSEQUENTLY ACHIEVED BY ANY PARTICULAR TRADING PROGRAM. 


ONE OF THE LIMITATIONS OF HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS IS THAT THEY ARE GENERALLY PREPARED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. IN ADDITION, HYPOTHETICAL TRADING DOES NOT INVOLVE FINANCIAL RISK, AND NO HYPOTHETICAL TRADING RECORD CAN COMPLETELY ACCOUNT FOR THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL RISK IN ACTUAL TRADING. FOR EXAMPLE, THE ABILITY TO WITHSTAND LOSSES OR TO ADHERE TO A PARTICULAR TRADING PROGRAM, IN SPITE OF TRADING LOSSES, ARE MATERIAL POINTS WHICH CAN ALSO ADVERSELY AFFECT ACTUAL TRADING RESULTS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER FACTORS RELATED TO THE MARKETS, IN GENERAL, OR TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY SPECIFIC TRADING PROGRAM WHICH CANNOT BE FULLY ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE PREPARATION OF HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND ALL OF WHICH CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT ACTUAL TRADING RESULTS.

 

PS.  In our opinion, we believe, it may be possible, that heavy smoking and drinking may be hazardous to your health.  If you choose to smoke and drink while trading, Gecko Software, nor our FCM is liable for any damage it may cause.  If you slip and fall on the ice, we're not liable for that either. (Well, I think that about covers it, if we can think of anything else we're not liable for, we'll post it here, so check back often...oh, we're not liable if you don't check back.)