Risk Disclosure and Terms of Service

It is estimated that over 90% of investors who attempt to trade commodity futures lose money! Some say actual statistics indicate a failure rate as high as 97%.

We don't know exact statistics, but do BELIEVE first hand THAT trading is HARD, complex and tough to master!

We recommend investors visit the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) website BY CLICKING LINK ABOVE before trading:

Trading commodity futures is not suitable for everyone. You trade at your own risk. Trading commodity futures involves considerable risk of loss and could result in significant loss. It is expected that users of information contained in this website do so under their own due diligence when it comes to making trading decisions. As a condition of your continued access to this website and any services offered by us, you agree that we are not liable for any losses you sustain as a result of any information provided by us.

Information provided on this website is of the nature of general commentary only and neither purports nor intends to be specific trading advice. It has been prepared without regard to any particular person's investment objectives, financial situation and/or particular needs. Information should not be considered as an offer or enticement to buy, sell or trade. You should seek appropriate advice from your broker or financial advisor before taking any action.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

This website may contain hypothetical performance information. Please read carefully the CFTC required disclaimer regarding hypothetical results below.

HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE MANY INHERENT LIMITATIONS, SOME OF WHICH ARE DESCRIBED BELOW. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN; IN FACT, THERE ARE FREQUENTLY SHARP DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND THE ACTUAL RESULTS SUBSEQUENTLY ACHIEVED BY ANY PARTICULAR TRADING PROGRAM. ONE OF THE LIMITATIONS OF HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS IS THAT THEY ARE GENERALLY PREPARED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. IN ADDITION, HYPOTHETICAL TRADING DOES NOT INVOLVE FINANCIAL RISK, AND NO HYPOTHETICAL TRADING RECORD CAN COMPLETELY ACCOUNT FOR THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL RISK OF ACTUAL TRADING. FOR EXAMPLE, THE ABILITY TO WITHSTAND LOSSES OR TO ADHERE TO A PARTICULAR TRADING PROGRAM IN SPITE OF TRADING LOSSES ARE MATERIAL POINTS WHICH CAN ALSO ADVERSELY AFFECT ACTUAL TRADING RESULTS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER FACTORS RELATED TO THE MARKETS IN GENERAL OR TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY SPECIFIC TRADING PROGRAM WHICH CANNOT BE FULLY ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE PREPARATION OF HYPOTHETICAL PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND ALL WHICH CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT TRADING RESULTS.

Futures and Options trading has large potential rewards, but also is subject to large potential risk of loss. You must be aware of the risks and be willing to accept them in order to invest in futures and options. Don't trade with money you can't afford to lose. This is neither a solicitation nor an offer to purchase or sell any investment. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those discussed on this website.

The COSMIC Speculator is not a licensed broker, broker-dealer, market maker, investment banker, registered investment advisor, analyst, Commodity Trading Advisor, or underwriter. COSMIC Speculator, Inc. is licensed by the State of Nevada and Clark County to do business as a consultant.

Our discussions contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The actual results could differ materially from descriptions given. There is a risk for substantial loss from engaging in trading. Material and commentary provided is for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any investment. The companies discussed in our commentary have not approved any statements made by us.

The COSMIC Speculator has not been compensated by any of the companies listed herein, or by their affiliates, agents, officers or employees for the preparation and distribution of any materials. The COSMIC Speculator and/or its affiliates, officers, directors and employees may or may not buy, sell or have a position in the investment discussed in the material offered.

While the information and statistics on the website are believed to be complete and accurate, we cannot guarantee their completeness or accuracy. We have not undertaken to verify the completeness or accuracy of any of the information and statistics provided by third parties. As a term and condition of your use of this website, you expressly hold us harmless and waive any claim you have or may have as a result of any of the information and statistics provided by third parties contained on this website being incomplete or inaccurate.

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