Risk Disclosure Statement
Trading leveraged financial instruments involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Please read this disclosure carefully before opening a live account or placing any trades with Absel Markets.
Download Full PDFUnderstanding the risks of leveraged trading
Trading in leveraged financial instruments — including Forex, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies — involves a significant degree of risk and is not suitable for all investors.
Before engaging in any trading activity with Absel Markets, you should carefully consider your financial objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You should be aware that you could lose some or all of your invested capital, and you should never trade with funds you cannot afford to lose.
This Risk Disclosure Statement is issued by Absel Markets in accordance with the requirements of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius under Global Business Licence No. GB25205423. It does not purport to disclose all risks associated with trading. It is intended to provide a clear and concise overview of the principal risks that all clients should understand before trading.
Risk Warning: Trading CFDs on leverage carries a high level of risk. A significant proportion of retail investor accounts lose money when trading leveraged products. You should not invest money you cannot afford to lose. If you have any doubts, please seek independent financial advice before proceeding.
Risks you must understand before trading
The following risk categories apply to all financial instruments traded through the Absel Markets platform. Please review each one carefully.
Market Risk
The value of financial instruments can fluctuate significantly and rapidly due to market conditions, macroeconomic data releases, central bank policy decisions, and geopolitical developments. Price movements can result in substantial losses or gains in a very short period of time.
Leverage Risk
Trading on margin amplifies both potential profits and potential losses. While leverage offers exposure to larger positions with a smaller initial outlay, it also means that losses can exceed your initial deposit. You may lose your entire account balance and be required to deposit additional funds.
Volatility Risk
Markets can be highly volatile, particularly in instruments such as Forex pairs and cryptocurrencies. Sudden and unpredictable price movements — including price gaps — can lead to rapid and substantial losses. Stop loss orders may be executed at a price significantly worse than specified.
Liquidity Risk
Under certain market conditions — including major economic events, market openings, and periods of extreme stress — it may be difficult or impossible to execute trades at your desired price due to reduced market liquidity, resulting in slippage or inability to close a position.
Counterparty Risk
Transactions executed through Absel Markets involve counterparty risk. All client funds are held in fully segregated accounts in accordance with FSC requirements. However, no guarantee can be made that all obligations will be met under all circumstances.
Technology Risk
Online trading platforms are subject to risks including system failures, internet connectivity disruptions, power outages, and cyber threats. Such events may result in delays, inability to execute or close trades, or loss of data, and are beyond the Company's direct control.
Regulatory Risk
Changes in government regulations, tax laws, or restrictions imposed by regulatory authorities may materially impact your trading activities, the availability of certain instruments, applicable leverage ratios, or the Company's ability to offer services in specific jurisdictions.
Currency Risk
Where your account is denominated in a currency different from your home currency, or where you trade instruments in a different currency to your account base, fluctuations in exchange rates may increase or reduce your net profit or loss when converted to your local currency.
Overnight Financing Risk
Positions held overnight are subject to financing charges (swap rates) that can accumulate significantly over time, particularly on longer-term leveraged positions. These charges can erode profits or add to losses and should be factored into your trading strategy.
Your obligations as a client of Absel Markets
As a client of Absel Markets, you accept full responsibility for your trading decisions and for managing the risks associated with leveraged financial instruments. The following obligations apply to all clients.
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Understand the products you trade Ensure you fully understand the nature, mechanics, and risks of every instrument you trade before placing any orders.
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Monitor your margin levels It is your responsibility to maintain sufficient margin in your account at all times. Absel Markets does not guarantee a margin call before positions are closed.
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Only trade with funds you can afford to lose Never trade with funds required for essential living expenses, emergency reserves, or other financial obligations.
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Seek independent financial advice If you are uncertain about any aspect of leveraged trading or the suitability of our products for your circumstances, consult an independent financial adviser before trading.
Appropriateness Assessment
Absel Markets is required to assess whether leveraged trading is appropriate for your level of knowledge and experience. Clients who do not meet the appropriateness criteria will be notified before opening a live account.
Segregated Client Funds
All client funds are held in fully segregated bank accounts, separate from Absel Markets' own operational funds, in accordance with FSC Mauritius requirements. Your funds cannot be used for any corporate purpose.
Keep Records of Your Trades
We recommend keeping your own detailed records of all trades, deposits, and withdrawals for your personal financial management and tax reporting purposes.
Contact Us Immediately If Concerned
If you have any concerns about your account, a position, or a transaction, contact our Client Services team immediately at support@abselmarkets.com or via live chat on the website.
No Guarantees & Disclaimer
The following statements form part of Absel Markets' regulatory disclosure obligations as an FSC-licensed Investment Dealer.
No Guarantees of Profit
Absel Markets does not guarantee profits, positive returns, or the avoidance of losses on any trade or investment. Past performance of any instrument, strategy, or trader is not indicative of, and cannot be relied upon as a guide to, future results. All trading outcomes are uncertain and subject to market risk.
Disclaimer of Liability
By trading with Absel Markets, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the risks described in this disclosure. Absel Markets accepts no liability for trading losses, market movements, or adverse outcomes resulting from your trading decisions or from circumstances beyond the Company's reasonable control.
No Investment Advice
Absel Markets provides execution-only services and does not offer, and nothing on this website or platform should be construed as, investment advice, portfolio management services, or any recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any financial instrument. All trading decisions are made solely by the client.
Restricted Jurisdictions
Absel Markets does not provide services to citizens or residents of the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Cuba, Iraq, Myanmar, North Korea, or Sudan. It is your responsibility to ensure that use of our services is lawful in your jurisdiction before proceeding.
By trading with us, you acknowledge the following
By opening a live trading account and placing trades with Absel Markets, you confirm that you have fully read and understood this Risk Disclosure Statement and that you accept the risks associated with trading leveraged financial instruments.
You confirm that you are trading with funds you can afford to lose, that the complete loss of all invested funds would not cause material financial hardship, and that you understand you bear full responsibility for all trading outcomes.
If you have any questions about the risks described in this statement, please contact our Client Services team at support@abselmarkets.com before opening an account or placing any trades.
"Trading leveraged products carries a high level of risk to your capital and may not be suitable for all investors. You should ensure that you fully understand the risks involved and, if necessary, seek independent financial advice. Only trade with money you can afford to lose entirely."
Read the risk disclosure
Carefully read and understand this Risk Disclosure Statement and all associated legal documents before proceeding.
Assess your suitability
Consider whether leveraged CFD trading is appropriate given your financial objectives, experience, and risk appetite.
Seek independent advice
If you are uncertain about anything, consult an independent financial adviser before opening an account.
Open your account
Once satisfied, open your live account with Absel Markets and trade with full awareness of all associated risks.
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