This article provides you with information about the risks associated with investment products, in which you may invest, through services provided to you by Gather International Limited (“Gather”).
Your capital is at risk. The value of your investments may go down as well as up and you could get back less than you originally invested.
The investment products within the Investment Playlist or Investment Album provided by Gather may contain additional risks to those of traditional investments. This communication is intended for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the investment products described within.
As part of our regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority, we’re required to ask all our customers appropriateness questions. Before we register an account for you, we are required to make an assessment of whether the investment products you have chosen are appropriate for you, and to warn you if, on the basis of the information you provide us, the investment products are not appropriate. If you decide to continue and register an account with us, you are confirming that you are aware of and understand the risks.
Gather does not offer advice or personal recommendations. You should consider seeking independent investment advice prior to taking any investment decision if you’re not sure if investing is right for you.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of current or future results and should not be the sole factor of consideration when selecting an Investment Playlists or Investment Albums.
All Investment Playlist and Investment Album contain Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), whose underlying assets may be impacted by additional risks than to those of traditional assets. Please read the following risks carefully:
Concentration Risk
Investment risk is concentrated in specific sectors, countries, currencies, assets, or companies. The portfolio is more sensitive to any localised economic, market, political or regulatory events. The risk that the portfolio returns may be endangered due to too much dependency on a set of aspects or triggers.
Counterparty Risk
The probability that the other party in an investment, or transaction may not satisfy its part of the transaction and may default on the contractual obligations. The insolvency of any institutions providing services such as safekeeping of assets or acting as counterparty to derivatives or other instruments, may expose the assets to financial loss.
Derivatives Risk
Derivatives are highly sensitive to changes in the value of the asset on which they are based and can increase the size of losses and gains, resulting in greater fluctuations in the value of the portfolio. The impact to the portfolio can be greater where ETFs with derivatives are used in an extensive or complex way.
Commodity Swaps Risk
The prices of commodities tend to experience greater variations than other asset classes (e.g., equities or fixed income securities). ETFs in commodities are therefore potentially riskier than other types of investments.
Equity Risk
The value of equities and equity-related securities can be affected by daily stock market movements. Other influential factors include political, economic news, company earnings and significant corporate events.
Investments in Infrastructure Securities Risk
ETFs investments in infrastructure securities are subject to environmental concerns, taxes, government regulation, price, supply, and competition.
Private Equity Securities Risk
ETFs with private equity securities can be affected by daily stock market movements, political and economic news, company earnings and significant corporate events. ETFs containing private equity companies may involve additional risks including higher levels of borrowing, unclear distribution of risk and losses within the private equity structure and constraints on buying and selling underlying investments quickly.
Absolute Return Risk
Due to its investment strategy an ‘Absolute Return’ portfolio may not move in line with market trends or fully benefit from a positive market environment.
Asset Backed Securities I Mortgage-Backed Securities
ETFs with asset backed securities and mortgage-backed securities are subject to the same risks described for fixed income securities. These instruments may be subject to ‘liquidity Risk’, have high levels of borrowing and may not fully reflect the value of underlying assets.
Credit Risk
A main risk related to fixed income investing is credit risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of the bond will not be able to repay the principal and make interest payments.
Investment in Property Securities Risk
ETFs with investments in property securities can be affected by the general performance of stock markets and the property sector. In particular, changing interest rates can affect the value of properties in which a property company invests.
Liquidity Risk
An ETFs investment may have low liquidity which often causes the value of these investments to be less predictable. In extreme cases, the portfolio may not be able to realise the investment at the latest market price or at a price considered fair.
Non-Investment Grade Risk
ETFs with non-investment grade fixed income securities are more sensitive to changes in interest rates and present greater ‘Credit Risk’ than higher rated fixed income securities.
Foreign Exchange Risk
A transaction in foreign exchange involves risk of loss including but not limited to regulatory protection and market volatility. It may not be suitable for all investors and you should make sure you understand the risks involved, seeking independent advice if necessary.
General Disclaimer
Gather is an investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down.
Your capital is at risk. Gather (FRN 928721) is an Appointed Representative of 1OAK Capital Limited. 1OAK Capital Limited (company number 06890293), whose registered office address is at 2 Charles Street, London, United Kingdom, W1J 5DB, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).