LQH Integrated Ltd, trading as LQH Markets ("LQH Markets", "we", "us"). This notice describes the principal risks of trading the leveraged over-the-counter products we offer. It does not disclose every risk. You should read it together with our Client Agreement and Order Execution Policy, and you should not trade unless you understand the products and the extent of your exposure to risk.
General Risk Warning
Trading contracts for difference (CFDs) on a leveraged basis carries a high level of risk and is not suitable for everyone. The value of your positions can move rapidly against you, and you can lose the entire balance of your account. You should only trade with money you can afford to lose. Nothing in our website, platform, or communications constitutes investment, financial, legal, or tax advice, and we do not provide personal recommendations. If you are in any doubt, you should seek advice from an independent, suitably qualified adviser.
Our Regulatory Status
LQH Integrated Ltd is registered in Saint Lucia as an International Business Company (registration number 2023-00570). We are not authorised or regulated by a financial services regulator in your jurisdiction. Your dealings with us are not covered by any statutory investor compensation scheme, deposit guarantee arrangement, or financial services ombudsman. If we were to become insolvent, you may lose some or all of the funds held in your account. You should consider carefully whether trading with a firm of this status is appropriate for you.
The Nature of the Products
CFDs are derivative contracts. You do not own, and have no rights to, the underlying asset to which a CFD relates. A CFD on a share does not make you a shareholder; a CFD on a commodity does not entitle you to delivery. Your profit or loss is determined solely by the difference between the opening and closing prices of your position, multiplied by its size.
CFDs are traded over the counter, not on an exchange. Every trade you place is a contract between you and us: we act as the counterparty to your positions, and your positions can only be closed with us at our prices. This creates an inherent conflict of interest, because our interests as your counterparty may not align with yours. It also means you do not benefit from the protections associated with exchange-traded products, such as central clearing or exchange default guarantees. Our pricing is derived from liquidity providers and may differ from prices published by other sources.
Leverage, Margin and Close-Out
Leverage allows you to open positions substantially larger than your account balance. It amplifies both profits and losses: a small movement in the market can produce a large change in your account equity, and a modest adverse movement can eliminate your margin entirely.
You are required to maintain sufficient margin to support your open positions at all times. If your margin level falls below the required thresholds, your positions become liable to automatic margin close-out (stop-out) without prior notice, as described in our Order Execution Policy. It is your responsibility to monitor your open positions, margin level, and equity at all times; we are under no obligation to notify you before positions are closed. Close-outs are executed at prevailing market prices, which in volatile or illiquid conditions may differ from the price that triggered the close-out.
We operate negative balance protection for ordinary market-driven losses, as described in our Order Execution Policy. This means you will not be required to pay amounts beyond your deposited funds in respect of such losses. It does not reduce the risk of losing your deposited funds in full, and it is subject to the good-faith conditions set out in that policy.
Market Risk
The prices of the instruments we offer are affected by global economic, political, and market conditions and can move rapidly and unpredictably. In particular:
Volatility. Prices can move sharply around news events, economic data releases, and periods of market stress, and spreads may widen significantly at such times.
Gapping. Prices can jump from one level to another without trading at intermediate levels, including between a market close and the subsequent reopening (for example over weekends). Positions held through a close are exposed to gap risk, and orders may be executed at the first available price after a gap.
Liquidity. In thin or disrupted markets it may be difficult or impossible to open or close positions at quoted prices, or at all.
Stop-loss limitations. A stop-loss order does not guarantee that your loss will be limited to the intended amount. In gapping or illiquid conditions, stop-loss orders are executed at the first available price, which may be materially worse than the level you set.
Instrument-Specific Risks
Foreign exchange markets trade continuously through the week and can be affected by central bank action and macroeconomic announcements. Index and commodity CFDs track markets with defined trading sessions and are particularly exposed to opening gaps. Cryptocurrency CFDs reference underlying markets that are exceptionally volatile, trade continuously, and can move dramatically in short periods; they should be considered among the highest-risk instruments we offer. Share CFDs are exposed to company-specific events, including earnings announcements and corporate actions, and confer no ownership or voting rights.
Funding and Cryptocurrency Transfer Risk
Deposits to and withdrawals from your account are made in cryptocurrency. You should be aware of the specific risks this involves:
Transfers on a blockchain are irreversible. Funds sent to an incorrect wallet address, or on the wrong network, cannot be recovered. You are solely responsible for the accuracy of the wallet details you provide and use.
The value of a cryptocurrency can change between the time a transfer is initiated and the time it settles. The value credited or received may differ from the value at initiation.
Blockchain networks can experience congestion, elevated fees, and delays that are outside our control.
Costs and Charges
Trading costs may include spreads, commissions (depending on your account type), and swap or overnight financing charges on positions held open across the daily rollover. Spreads are variable and may widen in volatile or illiquid conditions. Swap charges can accumulate materially on positions held for extended periods. Details of the costs applicable to your account type are available on our website and within the trading platform, and you should ensure you understand them before trading.
Technology and Platform Risk
Trading through an electronic platform carries risks that include hardware or software failure, loss of connectivity, and delays in price feeds or order transmission, whether on your side, ours, or that of third-party providers. Open positions remain exposed to market movement during any period in which you are unable to access the platform. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and the suitability of your own equipment and internet connection.
Taxation
The tax treatment of your trading depends on your individual circumstances and the rules of your jurisdiction, and may change. You are responsible for your own tax affairs, including any reporting or payment obligations arising from your trading. We do not provide tax advice.
Acknowledgement
By opening an account and trading with us, you confirm that you understand the risks described in this notice, that you have considered whether trading leveraged products is appropriate for you in light of your financial circumstances, experience, and objectives, and that you accept full responsibility for your trading decisions.
This notice may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be available on our website. Last updated: July 2026.
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