In times where corporate pension plans are not existent anymore and the future of social security is questionable achieving high returns in up and down markets and the possibility to hedge are becoming even more important. Leveraged funds allow for potentially higher returns after expenses in cyclical bull markets, while inverse funds can offer protection to the downside during corrections and bear markets. Rather than regulating the investment choices for individual investors, the regulators should rather educate the general public about smart investing which can start as early as in middle school.
Stefan Maat Comment On Regulatory Notice 22-08
In times where corporate pension plans are not existent anymore and the future of social security is questionable achieving high returns in up and down markets and the possibility to hedge are becoming even more important. Leveraged funds allow for potentially higher returns after expenses in cyclical bull markets, while inverse funds can offer protection to the downside during corrections and bear markets. Rather than regulating the investment choices for individual investors, the regulators should rather educate the general public about smart investing which can start as early as in middle school.