(a) Applicability of Rule
This rule applies to arbitrations involving a sexual assault claim, sexual harassment claim, or statutory employment discrimination claim as defined in Rule 13100(aa), (bb), and (dd). Except as otherwise provided in this rule, all provisions of the Code apply to such arbitrations.
(b) Number of Arbitrators
(1) Claims of $100,000 or Less
If the amount of a claim in a
Quote "important regulatory concerns arise when investors trade complex products without understanding their unique characteristics and risks. Like complex products, trading in options may pose risks if investors do not have the financial experience to understand options and options trading strategies" my comments: [1] risks of trading complex products won't change no matter traded
Dear FINRA,
I have used leveraged ETFs as core parts of my investment and retirement portfolios. They are extremely efficient and liquid, and allow me to use less cash. For example, if I have $100 to invest, I can invest $50 in the 2X S&P 500 ETF and invest my $50 cash in U.S. Treasuries. I still get 100% exposure to the US stock market and can make extra return on the cash for my
Please note my concerns about proposals to limit my access to various publicly traded investments. The bulk of my investments are either individual stocks or ETFs and mutual funds (either stocks, bonds or various alternatives like REITs or commodities). Occasionally, especially in times of market stress or at highs, I will take very modest positions in inverse products to offer some downside
The stock markets built its foundation on that everyone can participate if they have the funds and will to do so, it is experience that makes the difference for every investors and their decisions. Leveraged and inverse ETFs have an essential role in the stock market and in financial investment strategies that are necessary in order to protect my portfolio or hedge some of my investments.
I've invested in closed-end municipal bond and infrastructure mutual funds for 30-years that use a small amount of leverage to enhance performance. They give me much better and more stable returns than any government bond without the individual stock risk of owning only a few individual stocks. Your new rule would not only potentially lock me out of investing in what I want, totally
We should be able to find and invest in what is best for us and our families. We shouldn't have to go through any type of special process Or take any type of test before being able to invest in what we feel is best . We are fully capable of understanding our investments and the risks involved. This is supposed to be a free county to choose what is in the best interest of us and our families
The "big guys" have enough power and tools already to influence the actions of the stock market and I believe in many cases individual stocks. It's important that individual investors have the ability to invest, or trade, leveraged investments and inverse funds to achieve their portfolio objectives. These vehicles allow specific sector investing, regardless of the
Please do not take away the ability to use leveraged funds as this is a great vehicle to be a bit more aggressive without having to buy individual stocks. I should be able to assess and trade on the risk tolerance I have for myself and my family.
Leveraged funds (TQQQ, UPRO, UDOW) are important to my investment strategies. It's less risky than high growth individual stocks and helps me seek enhanced return. I hope it's restricted to high networth investors.
