Eliminate short ladder and spoofing. Monitor periodically (at least once a month) the total number of existing shares (by having mandatory submissions) so that synthetic share anomalies can be detected and corrected right away.
I have managed my own investments for decades and have frequently used long and short leveraged investments as part of my strategies.
Any restrictions are likely to be unfair and favor those who are already
privileged. Do not impose restrictions on public investments.
This well intended proposed regulation will force small investors into trading futures contracts in able to hedge or short the market, creating even more risk for the average investor.
Stop this silliness now. This proposed regulation does more harm than good.
I would like to see more transparency with regards to shorts and the dark pool. I would also like to see penalties that are more aligned with the amount of money stolen or misused by hedge funds and others that break the law.
All shares should be visible and trackable. Every share should be able to be accounted for. There should be higher accountability on naked shorting and FTDs and for those who use the illegal practice should face severe consequences.
The way the market is controlled by short attacks is truly disgusting, the retail investor has become a feeding frenzy for hedge funds and market makers, it has to stop! It’s illegal what is happening on a daily basis!!!
I believe individual investors should have total transparency on all short positions including naked positions. Total transparency will allow more of a free market and allow individuals to make better investment decisions.
T-0 settlement. Real fines or jail time for naked shorting. FTD’s need to be covered or receive at the least a 70% fine. Shut down dark pool trades, they are a huge scam against the retail traders.
It is ridiculous to keep smaller investors from being able to take a short or leveraged position in the markets. I have made a good deal of money that I otherwise wouldn't have without these tools. Why should only wealthy people have access to these markets?
I OPPOSE RESTRICTIONS TO MY RIGHT TO INVEST IN ANY LEGAL SECURITY OR STOCKS.
