Risk Disclosures
Last Updated: February 20, 2026
1. General Trading Risk
Trading in securities and cryptocurrencies involves a high degree of risk and is not suitable for all investors. You may lose your entire investment. The Developer, Nicholas Insalata, is NOT responsible for your losses.
2. AI and Algorithmic Trading Risks
AutoStockAI utilizes 22 advanced trading modes (11 for Alpaca, 11 for Public.com) powered by DeepSeek AI. These modes carry specific risks:
Model Error
AI models may contain errors or produce incorrect signals based on skewed market data.
Latency
Signals may be delayed by network congestion, causing trades at unfavorable prices.
Overfitting
Strategies optimized for past performance are no guarantee of future results.
Hallucinations
The AI may generate false reasoning or misleading trade triggers during periods of extreme volatility.
3. Technical Risks
Connectivity
Loss of internet on your device can prevent automatic stop-loss execution.
Software Bugs
Bugs in local code or API integrations may cause unintended trading behavior.
Third-Party Failures
Outages at Alpaca, Public.com, or DeepSeek are beyond our control.
4. Broker Specific Risks
Alpaca Markets
Paper trading may not perfectly reflect live market liquidity or slippage.
Public.com
T+2 settlement cycles may restrict your ability to trade frequently in cash accounts (GFV risks).
PDT Rules
Pattern Day Trader rules apply to margin accounts with less than $25,000 equity.