Risk Disclosure Statement

Important Risk Warning

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. A significant proportion of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

1. General Investment Risk

All investment products carry risk. The value of any financial instrument can go down as well as up. You may receive back less than the amount you originally invested, or in extreme cases, nothing at all. There is no guaranteed return on any investment.

2. Leverage Risk

Leveraged instruments including CFDs amplify both potential gains and potential losses. A small adverse price movement may result in losses that greatly exceed your initial margin deposit. Meridian Assets Market applies negative balance protection to retail accounts, meaning you cannot lose more than your deposited balance. However, the loss of your entire deposit remains possible.

3. Market Volatility Risk

Financial markets can be highly volatile. Prices may move rapidly and unpredictably in response to economic data releases, geopolitical events, central bank announcements, or sudden shifts in market sentiment. During periods of high volatility, spreads may widen significantly and orders may be executed at prices different from those quoted (slippage).

4. Cryptocurrency Risk

Cryptocurrency markets are particularly volatile and operate 24/7, including weekends. Crypto asset prices can fall or rise by 20–80% within hours. Additionally, cryptocurrency markets are largely unregulated in many jurisdictions, and there is no guarantee that crypto assets will retain any value. You should not invest in cryptocurrencies unless you fully understand and can accept the maximum risk of total loss.

5. Copy Trading Risk

Copying another investor's strategy does not eliminate risk. Past performance of any strategy - even verified, live-account performance - is not indicative of future results. The strategy master's market conditions, skill level, and objectives may differ from yours. You remain solely responsible for the performance of any copy you initiate.

6. Liquidity Risk

Under certain market conditions, it may be difficult or impossible to close an open position at a fair price. This is particularly relevant for exotic currency pairs, small-cap stock CFDs, and cryptocurrencies during periods of extreme volatility or low trading volume.

7. Counterparty Risk

Meridian Assets Market acts as the counterparty to all CFD trades. While we maintain stringent risk management practices and segregate client funds, you are exposed to Meridian Assets Market's financial health as a company. We are not a bank, and client funds do not benefit from government deposit protection schemes in most jurisdictions.

8. Suitability

Trading CFDs and leveraged products is not suitable for everyone. You should only trade with money you can afford to lose. We strongly recommend that new traders begin with a demo account, complete our free Academy courses, and start with minimal leverage until they develop consistent performance.

If you have questions about these risks, please contact support@meridianassetsmarket.com before opening a live account.