It is important for retail investors to have trading options that do not require trading options. That is a bit of a play on words, but I hope you get the drift. I don't want to trade options but I do want to be able to invest in ETFs that short the market. It is an essential part of my investment portfolio.
Dear FINRA;
Please do not add 'nanny state' type restrictions on inverse and leveraged ETF's. As an investor, I need access to a variety of investment options, including long and short leveraged ETF's.
The introduction of onerous restrictions on investing in these types of funds would not serve the public interest.
I am responsible for investing my money, I have enjoyed investing in leveraged securities such as FAS, URTY, JNUG, and JDST. I do not feel the securities are "TOO" risky, please allow us investors to make our own decisions.
If anything stop "Naked Shorting" and "PFOF".
Thanks.
FINRA and the sec are only here to protect large investors to become richer. This rule change and the fact that the sec approved a futures but not spot etf, enabling shorts is proof of that. This is why crypto is so important. It takes the power away from these corrupt officials and gives it back to the individual.
Leveraged and inverse ETFs are some of the safest and easiest ways for small investors to access those types of products. It's the safest way to get extra exposure to equities and/or short equities for an individual investor. Maintaining access to these products is vital to individual investors' access to the financial markets.
Closing these funds now or limiting them is very damaging to investors already in them. I am sure you have the intentions of protecting people but if you must then may be start with options. Options expire and more dangerous. Leverged ETF could be held for a short or long term. Sincerely
FINRA’s Board of Governors met on March 9 and 10, and it approved a proposal to shorten the securities settlement cycle from two business days after the trade date (T+2) to one (T+1) and approved the allocation of 2022 fine monies to various capital initiatives.
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This is to inform you that there is no need of enhancements to current rules for Brokerage firms. There is already a warning at Brokerage firms and that is sufficient. We know they are short term and monitor them daily. No change is needed. This is in regards to Leveraged and Inverse ETF's. Please do NOT limit access. I depend upon them!
I believe, having once invested in these funds, that they are not useful vehicles for investors. They are trading vehicles and should come with a big notification of such. They do not perform as one night expect and therefore should be closed out. Any trader can accomplish the same by either shorting the index outright or using derivatives.
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