Risk disclosure

Trading involves risk

Trading gold — whether through XAUUSD contracts for difference, spread bets, futures or other products — carries a real risk of losing money. Prices can move quickly, and they can move sharply around economic data releases, central bank decisions and unexpected news.

Leverage magnifies losses

Many gold products are traded on margin, which means a small deposit controls a much larger position. Leverage magnifies losses in exactly the same way that it magnifies gains. Depending on the product, the provider and where you live, it may be possible to lose more than the money you deposited.

Education, not advice

Everything published by GoldScope is general educational material. It does not take account of your objectives, financial situation or needs, and it is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any instrument. Examples in our articles are hypothetical and illustrate concepts; they are not predictions and they do not describe real results.

Your decisions are your own

You are responsible for your own trading decisions. Before trading, consider whether you understand how the product works and whether you can afford to lose the money involved. If you are unsure, consider seeking independent advice from a suitably qualified and authorised professional.

Accuracy and change

We check our articles carefully, but markets, products and platform features change, and contract terms differ between providers. Always read the specification and terms of the product you are actually using.