How it works
Signals can come from analysts, algorithms, social groups or automated services. A signal does not reveal whether the provider has a durable edge or whether the idea suits another person's risk limits.
What to check
Ask for a verifiable record, methodology, conflicts and risk assumptions. Distinguish audited performance from screenshots, testimonials or selected winning trades.
- Demand verifiable evidence
- Check risk assumptions
- Avoid certainty and guaranteed-return claims
Limits and risks
Signal services can encourage overtrading and dependency, and scammers often use certainty claims to sell access. No signal removes market or leverage risk.
Primary sources
BIS 2025 Triennial Central Bank Survey↗FCA: Contracts for difference (CFDs)↗General information only. Investment products can lose value, and terms, fees and regulation can change.