What is the risk in real time stocks?
Last updated: 12 August 2026
Stocks can display significant movements over the course of a single day. Normally, movements are not too great, but on certain days, such as when announcing profits or when a major event relating to a certain asset occurs, these movements could exceed 10%.
You should be aware that the use of leverage carries with it a higher degree of risk because leverage augments both gains and losses.
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