I am a retail investor and I invest in what might be considered "complex" products such as volatility ETFs and leveraged ETFs. I could simply trade futures contracts and replicate these strategies, however investing in ETFs that maintain those positions is easier. I am aware of the risks of these funds and investigate their strategies carefully before investing. In many cases,
Regulators need to keep their noses out of investor's business. We should be free to choose which investments we purchase, or ignore. Not only does making regulations more strict go against the very nature of the United States, it could greatly endanger those holding positions in those securities as holders could be forced out at inopportune times leading to forced losses BY THE REGULATORS.
If my financial planner or I review a registrred ETF, Mutual Fund, stock, bonds, etc, inclusive of its prospectus for an investment and if after said review I deem it approved as a viable investment, why should the government tell me I cannot do so? Isn't it within my rights to do so?
I believe that I have all the knowledge and financial ability to invest in leveraged and inverse funds without passing special qualifications. I do not want these additional restrictions on my investing. Like many investors, I use these investments for only a fraction of my portfolio, and consider them an offset to the risk of investing in individual stocks.
Hi there,
I am a long time investor (>10 years) in the stock market. I heard that there are some new regulations that are being considered to limit our abilities to buy certain "complex" funds. I understand the purpose is to protect investors but I strongly believe the right approach is to educate investors not to limit them. Thank you!
This rules limits progress and hurts the working class account holder. I have met my goals only using leverage ETFs because I only had to use a portion of my capital for stock risk. And the rest in income producing assets! Please oppose this bill....and youll have my vote!
I am an informed and educated retail investor and i make investments in leveraged ETFs that are indexed to various sectors to hedge risk. I need this ability and it is my right to invest as i see fit for my success. I believe investments tied to sector indices are no more riskier than individual stocks which i invest in as well.
It is my choice to invest my money. If Congress and the Senate eliminate their ability to trade stocks, options and any other financial instruments. I will gladly give up my right to trade inverse funds.
So lets start there. Let me know when that bill has been passed
Dave
I STRONGLY oppose any restrictions on my right to invest in public investments. It is an extremely important element to any investor, and we should be able to invest in the way we chose, fully understanding the risks. Nobody should be excluded from investment opportunities available in the stock market and broader investment world.
My personal choices about how I allocate my investments are my decision alone. FINRA should not have the authority to restrict what and how I invest my money, eliminates access to high value propositions for retail investors, and is ultimately antithetical to foundational principles of the American Dream and the stock market
