Louis Sokoly Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08
I shouldn't have to go through any special testing or processes to make investments.
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I shouldn't have to go through any special testing or processes to make investments.
I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST
I am opposed to restrictions on my right to invest in any public securities.
I have long made use of closed-end funds and own at some now. I can't imagine that such securities are considered riskier investments than stocks.
I have purchased leveraged and inverse funds on my own in the past as part of my own investment strategies. Currently, a financial advisor I use purchases such investments on my behalf.
Additional regulations are unnecessary and would not be helpful to investors.
I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST
I don't support any further regulation on leveraged ETFs. Leveraged ETFs are an important tool for all investors and limiting access prevents a fair playing field in the markets.
I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST
Free market goes both ways. Limiting these ETFs is un-American
Leveraged and inverse funds are important to me. Stop being greedy and pick on Bezos you bozos.
I want the ability to invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. They are very important to my investment strategies!
FINRA is right to have concerns about leveraged and inverse ETFs for retail investors trading on their own without a broker or advisor. Simple attestation and acknowledgement of risks with education is the answer. Investors are constantly told investing has risks and the primary focus should be on education of those risks without detrimental affects on broker dealers, brokers or advisors.