CFTC Rule 4.41 – simulated, or hypothetical performance results have certain inherent limitations. Unlike
the
results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because
such
trades have not actually been executed, the results may have under- or over-compensated for the impact, if
any, of
certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are
also
subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight.
No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to
those
shown in any simulation. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance
results
and the actual results subsequently achieved by any 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 of actual trading. For example, the ability to withstand losses or
to
adhere to a particular trading program in spite of trading losses is a material point which can also adversely affect 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 of these can adversely affect actual trading results. By using our
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