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This site has been prepared solely for information purposes, and is not an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any security or instrument or to participate in any particular trading strategy. The information presented in this site is for general information purposes only. Although every attempt has been made to assure accuracy, we assume no responsibility for data errors or omissions. Examples are provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice or strategy. The information presented herein has not been designed to meet the rigorous standards set by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for disclosure statements concerning the risks involved in trading futures or options on futures. That disclosure statement must be provided to you by your broker.

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 IN 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 OF WHICH CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT ACTUAL TRADING RESULTS.

Transactions in options carry a high degree of risk. Purchasers and sellers of options should familiarize themselves with the type of option (i.e., put or call) which they contemplate trading and the associated risk. Selling ("writing" or "shorting") an option generally entails considerably greater risk than purchasing options. Although the premium received by the seller is fixed, the seller may sustain a loss well in excess of that amount. Option buyers should calculate the extent to which the value of the options must increase for a position to become profitable, taking into account the premium paid and all transaction costs.

The materials in this site do not attempt to describe the risks to investors that may be associated with the way trading is conducted in any particular options market or in any market for an underlying or related interest. In the preparation of this site, every effort has been made to offer the most current, correct and clearly expressed information possible. Nonetheless, inadvertent errors can occur and applicable laws, rules, and regulations often change. Further, the information contained herein is intended to afford general guidelines on matters of interest, and to serve solely as an introduction to our financial services. Accordingly, the information in this site is not intended to serve as legal, accounting, or tax advice. Users are encouraged to consult with professional advisors for advice concerning specific matters before making any decision impacting on these matters.

OptionsNerd.com disclaims any responsibility for losses incurred for market positions taken by members or clients in their individual cases, or for any misunderstanding on the part of any users of OptionsNerd.com. The OptionsNerd.com shall not be liable for any indirect incidental, special or consequential damages, and in no event will OptionsNerd.com be held liable for any of the products or services offered through OptionsNerd.com. Prior to buying and selling options, a person should inspect a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, which is available from The Chicago Board Options Exchange by calling 1-800-OPTIONS or by writing to the Exchange at 400 So. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60605, USA.

You can also download pertinent materials from the CBOE (www.cboe.com) and the CME (www.cme.com) website .

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