Generally, complex products as described in this notice should be available to individual investors ('retail') with some obligation on the brokerage to ensure the individual investor understands the structure and risks associated with the complex product. Some brokers do a very good job of this and others seem to just 'check the box'. I think it's
I am totally opposed to any restrictions on the freedom to choose what securities I'm allowed to buy. If protecting the public from excessive risk is the goal, then there are overwhelming categories of securities that Regulators would have to restrict. We would have not a free market but a restrictive one. It is the individual's responsibility and right to determine how much
This attempt at limiting my ability to invest and trade is outrageous. This is regulatory over reach that assumes we are unable to make our own informed decisions about our investment portfolios. Please consider that my family and I should be able to choose unfettered, which investments are best for us. We should not be burdened with a special and arbitrary process. Leveraged and inverse funds
It is common knowledge that markets are manipulated by large funds and privileged wealthy investors. Leveraged and inverse funds are the small investors way to level the playing field. People should have the right to make their own financial decisions. Information regarding risks is adequate to inform an investor who should take responsibility for their own actions. Passing a knowledge test does
I oppose the SEC Proposed Rule #S7-24-15 for the following reasons 1. It is a form of Central Control for the "government" to impose its judgement on investors about investment vehicles that play a key role in risk mitigation for portfolio managers. 2. It is way to impose additional costs on investors and barriers to market efficiency. When markets are made less efficient people will
This is [REDACTED]. It's like you at the real casino, you cant cashout or leave until the next day unless your bank account has $25,000. This is pure discrimination for people that dont have 25,000$ in their bank account. This PDT [REDACTED] protect no one, i used to get cash advances from credit cards balance transfer to maintain over 25k in my brokerage account, then i took out 50k loan
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Comments: These complex products are important for clients to be able to hedge theri portfolios.
MEME stocks and excessive margin has created much more volatility and seems to be unregulated at the firm level where these ETF's are.
My concern is if these are limited then it will drive investors to other less visible aggressive investments
I do not agree with the regulation money and currency or what in the same if it holds a value than it should be considered to be a stable currency and there should be regulations on what makes you fit into that bracket after your stock or currency has not stayed above a certain price 4 2 annual terms or something like that
