xStocks not available in the USA. Geo restrictions apply. See kraken.com/legal/xstocks to learn more.

Understanding the xStocks Questionnaire

What is the xStocks questionnaire and why is it required?

To trade xStocks on Kraken, you must complete an appropriateness questionnaire to ensure the product aligns with your experience and knowledge, and that you understand the associated risks.

The questionnaire is a mandatory step for EEA clients who wish to access Kraken’s advanced trading products. It is designed to evaluate your knowledge, experience, and financial situation to ensure that the products you choose align with your investment goals and risk tolerance.

The xStocks appropriateness questionnaire assesses your understanding of xStocks and that this product fits your experience, knowledge and investment goals. It evaluates your understanding in the following areas:

Risk awareness: Being aware of, and willing to accept, the risks associated with xStocks. Your comfort with risk plays a key role in determining whether xStocks are suitable for you. For example, being comfortable with market fluctuations if it increases the potential for better returns. 

Understanding xStocks: xStocks are digital tokens that mirror the price of real-world stocks or ETFs. They do not represent ownership in the underlying companies, and are not actual shares.

Pricing influences: Understanding that the value of an xStock is primarily driven by the price of the real stock or ETF it tracks. For example, an xStock that follows Tesla will generally move in line with Tesla's market price.

Selling xStocks: Selling an xStock allows you to get cash based on the stock price, minus any fees.

Personal experience: Assessing your level of experience with traditional stocks, to determine if you are adequately prepared to trade xStocks.

If xStocks are available in your region, the appropriateness questionnaire will be presented to you during the setup process. To begin, simply tap Continue and follow the on-screen instructions. The questionnaire is short and should only take a few minutes to complete.

The questionnaire is designed to assess that the product is compatible with your investment profile. If your understanding of the product or, for example, your risk appetite is not in line with the product features, you may not be able to access the product and you’ll receive an email informing you of that. 

However, circumstances and experience change and you can re-take the questionnaire after one week, and once more after 30 days.

You may attempt the questionnaire twice. Once 1 week after your initial attempt, and a second time after 30 days.

Yes! If you pass the questionnaire you can start trading xStocks instantly.