Dorris Jones Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08
Comments: Dear Sir or Madam - I would suggest that FINRA recommends investors simply be accredited.
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Comments: Dear Sir or Madam - I would suggest that FINRA recommends investors simply be accredited.
Taking away our own investment choices and control over our investments is wholly contrary to a free market and is against the founding fathers cardinal rule of Govt interfering with our freedoms. We know the risk. We assume the risk. I study the risks intently before investing. Stop government interference in free market capitalism and our freedoms or the snake will strike
The term "complex products" is a mask on an initiative aiming to limit the ability of lower net worth individuals to invest in the same high reward vehicles as their higher net worth counterparts. This regulation is another permutation of limiting access under the guise of limited understanding. Regarding those who actually have a limited understanding, why let them invest in single blue chip stocks that drop 30% overnight but not leveraged index funds which are much less likely to do so? People will always make bad investments - cars, houses, boats, etc.
Please dont limit us from making our own decisions
Its my money. Let me invest how I want
This poses a severe threat towards market fairness. It's like locking people up in their house because of a Flu. Retail traders or investors should be able to freely choose whatever products that fit their trading strategies. Finance is NOT only for the rich or the privileged. We know what leveraged funds are and finally, the liquidity will be severely affected if passed.
These fund should be available to everyone not just the privileged view. Regular investors are able to understand the risks of investing in leveraged funds.
Comments: I am so angry that I am beside myself! So let me get this straight. My Federal Government over stimulated the US Economy to buy votes with poor folks and is determined to double down with "Build Back Better" but they do not want me to say NO! or sell SHORT! In that they are wrong, and I could make a lot of money on their stupidity. Credentials: 1. Florida State University Graduate - 3.5 Avg 2. US Infantry Officer Vietnam 1968-69. Decorated. 3. Work history: Bristol Myers, Ligget & Myers, Plus Independent business OWNER for 20 plus years 4.
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I truly believe there is a place in ones portfolio for leveraged and inverse funds. In fact, if used correctly, the can minimize the risk in a portfolio. I've used inverse funds as a short term hedge during the Covid crash of 2021 and during the recent market correction. By investing 10-20% of my portfolio in these inverse funds, I was able to reduce volatility and manage risk.
Comments: This is thievery. In a free market, everyone should be able to make and lose money however they want. I oppose any restrictions to what retail investors can do. Restrictions should in fact be lowered so that "accredited" investors do not exist at all. Ways to make money should not be artificially restricted behind already having money.