⚠️ Risk Disclaimer & Disclosure

Last updated: September 12, 2026

CRITICAL NOTICE: Stealthy Trader provides algorithmic trading tools and strategies. Trading foreign exchange (forex), CFDs, cryptocurrencies, and other leveraged instruments involves substantial risk of loss, including total loss of capital. This is NOT investment advice. Past performance does NOT guarantee future results. Only trade with capital you can afford to lose completely.

1. General Disclaimer

Stealthy Trader develops algorithmic trading strategies and provides the resulting trade signals to clients either (a) free of charge, where the client trades an IC Markets account linked to us under our introducing-broker (IB) relationship and funded with at least USD 1,000, or (b) under a paid twelve-month subscription of USD 5,000 with no broker or deposit requirement. We also offer managed PAMM/MAM accounts. We do not:

  • Provide personalised investment advice or financial recommendations
  • Take custody of client funds (capital is always held by your broker)
  • Guarantee any level of returns or profits
  • Promise to minimize losses or drawdowns
  • Offer guarantees of any kind regarding trading outcomes
  • Guarantee that any subscription fee you pay will be recovered from trading profits

Nothing on our website or Platform should be construed as investment, financial, or trading advice. Consult a licensed financial advisor before trading with real capital.

2. Trading Risks

Leverage Risk

Most forex and CFD brokers offer leverage (e.g., 1:100, 1:500). Leverage magnifies both gains AND losses. A 1% move against your position can wipe out your entire margin if you're using maximum leverage. Never use leverage you cannot afford to lose.

Slippage & Execution Risk

Market prices move rapidly. Your broker may execute trades at a price different from what you expected. This "slippage" can significantly impact performance, especially during high-volatility events or low-liquidity markets.

Broker Counterparty Risk

Your broker holds your funds. If the broker becomes insolvent or goes out of business, your capital is at risk. Choose well-regulated brokers. No trading platform can protect you from broker failure.

Strategy Performance Risk

All backtested results are historical. Live market conditions differ. A strategy that was profitable over the past 5 years may underperform or fail going forward. No amount of historical data guarantees future performance.

Gap Risk

Markets can gap — jump from one price to another without trading in between (during economic announcements, overnight, or weekends). Your stop-loss may not execute at the expected price.

Platform & Technology Risk

The Platform relies on internet connectivity, broker APIs, and third-party systems. If the Platform or your broker's systems are down, you cannot execute trades. You cannot easily close positions during outages.

Market Risk

Unexpected geopolitical events, economic shocks, or natural disasters can cause sharp market movements that violate all expectations and historical patterns.

3. Backtesting Limitations

Stealthy Trader displays backtested performance for each strategy. Backtest results:

  • Are simulated, not actual trades
  • Use historical data and may not reflect live market conditions
  • Assume perfect execution at historical prices (which doesn't happen live)
  • Do not account for broker slippage, commissions, or spreads exactly as they occur live
  • Can be affected by look-ahead bias or curve-fitting
  • Do not guarantee future performance

Live results often differ significantly from backtested results. Worst-case losses in live trading can exceed historical drawdowns.

4. Performance Assumptions

Backtested returns shown on the Platform assume:

  • Trades execute at the precise price shown in historical data
  • No slippage or partial fills
  • Commissions and spreads are factored in (check the strategy details for exact assumptions)
  • The strategy is not modified during the backtest period
  • Market conditions remain similar to the tested period

None of these assumptions are guaranteed in live trading.

5. No Guarantee of Results

We make NO guarantee that:

  • Any strategy will be profitable
  • You will achieve backtested returns
  • Your account will not experience significant drawdowns (losses)
  • You will not experience total loss of capital
  • Any strategy will work in future market conditions

6. Regulatory Disclosures

Stealthy Trader does not hold client funds. Deposits, withdrawals and custody of capital are handled by your broker, never by us, and we have no withdrawal rights over any account. If you receive signals through our IC Markets IB, or hold a managed account, your capital is held by IC Markets and your trading account is governed by the IC Markets client agreement. If you hold a paid subscription, your capital is held by whichever MetaTrader 5 broker you have chosen and your account is governed by that broker's agreement.

  • IB portfolio: strategies run on your own MetaTrader 5 or cTrader account. You remain responsible for that account, its settings and the decision to run any strategy on it.
  • Managed PAMM/MAM accounts: if you choose a managed account, trades are placed on your behalf through IC Markets' PAMM/MAM infrastructure under the terms you agree to during onboarding.
  • Paid signals subscription: you receive the same signals on a MetaTrader 5 account of your own choosing. We activate the signals for that account and a third-party copy service, which you authorise to connect to it, places the resulting trades. Stealthy Trader does not hold the account or its funds, has no deposit or withdrawal rights over it, and has no relationship with your broker. Choosing that broker, funding the account, setting your position sizing, leverage and risk limits, and deciding to start or stop the copier remain yours alone.

The rules that apply to managed-account, introducing-broker and paid signal services differ between countries, and charging a fee for trade signals is regulated differently from introducing-broker activity in some jurisdictions — in some it may be treated as investment advice, investment research or a regulated financial promotion. Stealthy Trader provides signals on a generic, non-advised basis only and does not hold itself out as licensed in any jurisdiction. You are responsible for confirming that opening an IC Markets account, using a managed account, and receiving or paying for trade signals are each permitted where you live.

Our Broker: IC Markets

Stealthy Trader works exclusively with IC Markets. Global clients are served by Raw Trading Ltd, regulated by the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (securities dealer licence SD018). IC Markets is an independent company responsible for its own regulation, client-money handling and account terms; Stealthy Trader does not control IC Markets.

According to IC Markets, Raw Trading Ltd does not provide services to residents of certain countries, including the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Iran and North Korea.

7. Prohibited Use Cases

This Platform is NOT suitable for:

  • Investors who cannot afford to lose their capital
  • People who rely on trading for essential income
  • Those unfamiliar with trading and leverage risks
  • Individuals under 18 years old
  • Use in jurisdictions where forex/CFD trading is prohibited

8. Risk Management Best Practices

To reduce risk (though you cannot eliminate it):

  • Start small: Begin with a small account and test strategies with paper trading first
  • Use stop-losses: Always set stop-loss orders to limit individual trade losses
  • Position size: Risk no more than 1-2% of your account on any single trade
  • Diversify: Use multiple strategies across different markets if possible
  • Monitor: Don't set it and forget it; review performance regularly
  • Understand leverage: Use only the leverage you can afford to lose
  • Educate yourself: Understand how each strategy works before deploying real capital
  • Keep records: Log all trades and performance for review and tax purposes

9. Introducing Broker Relationship & Fees

Stealthy Trader acts as an introducing broker (IB) for IC Markets. When you open or hold an IC Markets account under our IB, we receive rebates from IC Markets based on your trading activity. Because our IB income increases with trading volume, this is a potential conflict of interest. We also offer fee-free signal access in exchange for you funding and maintaining at least USD 1,000 with IC Markets under our IB. That gives us a direct financial incentive to encourage you to deposit at least that amount and to keep it deposited. The USD 1,000 figure is a commercial condition of our free route. It is not a recommendation, it is not a minimum we believe is appropriate for you, and it is not an assessment of what you can afford to risk. Deposit only what you can afford to lose in full, and choose the paid subscription instead if the minimum would stretch you.

These rebates are why clients whose IC Markets account is linked to our IB and funded with at least USD 1,000 can receive our strategy signals without a subscription or licence fee. Clients who do not wish to trade through our IB, or who do not wish to meet the USD 1,000 minimum, can instead pay USD 5,000 for twelve months of signal access. That fee is a flat charge for access only: it is payable in advance, it is not contingent on your trading results, it is not a performance fee, and it does not buy investment advice. Refund and term conditions are set out in the Terms & Conditions.

Managed PAMM/MAM accounts carry a performance fee of 20% of profits generated, calculated and paid quarterly. No management or balance-based (AUM) fee is charged.

We work exclusively with IC Markets because we believe its execution quality suits algorithmic trading, but the decision to open an account is yours alone.

10. Data & Performance Verification

Stealthy Trader shows track records of its bots on cTrader. Backtested results shown on the Platform are simulations that illustrate how strategies performed historically; they are not independently audited unless specifically stated, and live results can differ materially from backtests.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Stealthy Trader and its owners, employees, and agents are NOT liable for:

  • Any trading losses, drawdowns, or total loss of capital
  • Platform unavailability, downtime, or technical failures
  • Failure of strategies to perform as backtested
  • Broker-side failures or API disconnections
  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profit, revenue, or savings

You use the Platform entirely at your own risk.

12. Acknowledgment of Risk

By using Stealthy Trader, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • You understand the risks of leverage and trading
  • You can afford to lose all capital deployed on the Platform
  • You are not relying on trading income for essential expenses
  • You have read this entire Risk Disclaimer
  • You have consulted a licensed financial advisor if appropriate for your situation

13. Regulatory Compliance

Regulations vary by jurisdiction. Before using this Platform, ensure that:

  • Forex, CFD, or crypto trading is legal in your country
  • You are compliant with local tax and reporting requirements
  • You are not restricted by your employment or financial status

Stealthy Trader cannot provide legal or tax advice. Consult a local attorney and tax professional.

14. Questions?

If you have questions about these risks or are unsure whether trading is right for you, please contact us at support@stealthytrader.com or speak with a licensed financial advisor before proceeding.

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