Richard Whalen Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08
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If a product is available, we should be all allowed to trade/invest on it. If it is thought to be a problem, make disclosures more visible and make all sign terms before trading but do not block or prohibit it!
Leveraged and inverse funds are important to my investment strategies. The pace and fundamentals involved are something I can wrap my mind around and use to my advantage, especially during such financial times. I speak for the have-nots and wish to leave some doors open for those with the ability to manage risk properly. I deserve the right to make the decision myself.
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I have many years experience in investing, I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. I'm totally capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks. I do not need these measures imposed on you. Thank you!
I believe I have the right to use leveraged or inverse ETFs as part of my investment strategy. Since shorting stocks is not allowed in a retirement fund, inverse ETFs give me the freedom to take advantage of situations where market conditions are unfavorable. Likewise, options can be used at far greater risk than leveraged ETFs. That said, some might enjoy the use of options to hedge a large position in an index or stock holding. Last time I checked, this was America and we can make our own decisions.
Having a balanced portfolio is important to being able to have a long term investment strategy. By limiting my ability to choose leveraged or inverse funds you place my future at risk. I am well able to read and understand the risks associate with investing. I see this move as away for the political elite and the rich to protect their wealth but take away the ability for me to protect my families future.
VERY COMFORTABLE WITH THE FUND AND ITS OBJECTIVES, INFORMATION ON FUNDS IS EXCELLENT AND HAS PERFORMED AS EXPECTED
I have been using leveraged ETFs as part of an overall investing strategy. Leveraged ETFs give small investors access to leverage without the risk of losing more money than they invested. I don't think any further regulation is needed in this area.
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I know what I'm doing and want to take my own risks. This is my money and if I lose it all, so be it.
I want to continue investing in leveraged and inverse ETFs.
Please dont take this ability away.
I strongly disagree with limiting the leveraged and inverse fund. Firstly, USA flaunt it is free market all the time. If regulators decide to do so, then whats the difference between USA and China. How can USA complain about the China is not free market? USA is not free market neither. Since 2020, FED has infinitely printed money in the name of saving economy to pump and manipulate the financial market to all the time high, which already hurt the credit of the dollar and nation. Secondly, folks have right to make its own investment decision.