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General Risks and Disclosures

Moomoo is a financial information and trading app offered by Moomoo Technologies Inc. In the U.S., investment products and services on Moomoo are offered by Moomoo Financial Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC.

 

Reviews on TradingView

Some of the reviews about moomoo are paid testimonials and may not represent the experiences of other customers. There is no guarantee of future performance or success.

 

Commission-free

Free trading refers to $0 commissions for Moomoo Financial Inc. self-directed individual margin brokerage accounts of U.S. residents that trade U.S. listed securities via mobile devices or Web. Relevant SEC & FINRA fees may apply. For details, please see Commission and Fees.

 

Options risks

Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. It is important that investors read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.

 

Margin trading risks

Margin trading involves interest charges and heightened risks, including the potential to lose more than invested funds or the need to deposit additional collateral. Before trading on margin, customers are advised to determine whether this type of trading is appropriate for them in light of their respective investment objective, experience, risk tolerance and financial situation. Any margin rate(s) listed is subject to change without notice.

 

Level 2 data access

Level 2 data is complimentary for 30 days for users with new approved Moomoo Finanical Inc. brokerage accounts. Thereafter, users who don't maintain a minimum account value of $100 will only have access to level 1 data. Other conditions apply, to learn more, visit US stocks order book.

 

Any third party logos, brands, and companies mentioned

The brands and companies listed are independent third parties and are not affiliated with Moomoo Financial Inc., Moomoo Technologies Inc., or any other affiliate of them. All logos and brands referenced are for identification purposes only and remain the property of their respective owners. Some collaborations shown are past collaborations and may no longer be active.

 

Extended hours trading risks

Trading during Extended Hours Trading Sessions carries unique risks, such as greater price volatility, lower liquidity, wider bid/ask spreads, and less market visibility, and may not be appropriate for all investors. Moomoo Financial Inc. cannot guarantee that Extended Hours orders will be executed at the best price for any given security or that any such orders, including market orders, will be executed at all.

 

General investing risks

This content is for informational and educational use only and is not a recommendation or endorsement of any particular investment or investment strategy. Investing involves risks. Investments in stocks, options, ETFs and other instruments are subject to risks, including possible loss of the amount invested. The value of investments may fluctuate and as a result, clients may lose the value of their investment. Past performance should not be viewed as an indicator of future results.

 

Index disclosure

Indexes are unmanaged and cannot be directly invested into. Past performance is no indication of future results. Investing involves risk and the potential to lose principal.

 

Short Selling risk

When short selling there is no limit on how high a stock price could rise so the potential loss is unlimited. Other risks include dividend risk and margin risk, this strategy is not appropriate for all investors.

 

Tax disclosure

We do not provide tax advice and any tax-related information provided is general in nature and should not be considered tax advice. Consult a tax professional regarding your specific tax situation.

 

ETFs

Important Information

Before investing in an ETF, you should read both its summary prospectus and its full prospectus, which provide detailed information on the ETF’s investment objective, principal investment strategies, risks, costs, and historical performance (if any). You can find prospectuses on the websites of the financial firms that sponsor a particular ETF, as well as through your broker.

 

A Word About Risk

Investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an investor's shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. ETFs are subject to market volatility and the risks of their underlying securities, which may include the risks associated with investing in smaller companies, international securities, commodities, fixed income, and more. An ETF may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value (NAV).

 

Technical Analysis

Other approaches, including fundamental analysis, may offer very different views. The examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be reflective of the results you can expect to achieve. Specific security charts used are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security.

 

Cash Sweep Program

The Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI) Cash Sweep Program is a feature of your brokerage account. Interest is earned on the uninvested cash swept from your MFI brokerage account to program banks. Program banks then pay interest on your swept cash, minus any fees paid to MFI. The APY might change at any time at the program banks' or Moomoo Financial's discretion. Additionally, any fees Moomoo Financial receives may vary and is subject to change. Neither Moomoo Financial Inc. nor any of its affiliates are banks. For more information on the cash sweep program, visit MFI cash sweep program.