Trading involves substantial risk. Online trading in shares, forex, CFDs and other leveraged products carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. You could lose some or all of your invested capital, so you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose.
General Risk Warning
The information provided on OnlineTrading SA is for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal or tax advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any financial instrument. Before making any trading or investment decision, you should consider your financial situation and objectives and, where appropriate, seek advice from an independent and suitably qualified financial adviser.
Leverage and Margin Risk
Many products discussed on this website, such as forex and CFDs, are traded on margin using leverage. While leverage can amplify potential profits, it can equally amplify losses. Losses may exceed your initial deposit with some products, and you may be required to deposit additional funds at short notice to maintain your positions.
Key Risks to Consider
- Market risk: prices can move rapidly and unpredictably against your position.
- Leverage risk: small market movements can result in large gains or losses.
- Currency risk: trading instruments priced in foreign currencies exposes you to exchange rate fluctuations, including the ZAR.
- Liquidity risk: some instruments may be difficult to buy or sell at your preferred price.
- Volatility risk: news, economic data and global events can cause sudden price swings.
- Technology risk: internet connectivity, platform outages or delays can affect order execution.
Regulation in South Africa
We only feature brokers that we understand to be regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) or another reputable regulator. However, regulation does not eliminate the risks of trading and does not guarantee the performance of any broker or product. You are responsible for verifying a broker's regulatory status and terms before opening an account.
Past Performance
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Any examples, figures or scenarios shown on this website are illustrative only and should not be relied upon as a guarantee of future performance.
No Liability
OnlineTrading SA and its authors accept no liability for any loss or damage, including without limitation any loss of profit, that may arise directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance on, the information contained on this website. By using this website you acknowledge and accept these risks.