I oppose FINRA limiting my ability to invest in whatever ETFs I want. I realize the potential losses I may incur, as well as understanding that I may gain from these investments as well. I feel like this is a bit of control by the government. It is my money to risk. I should not be denied the access to these investments.
Please allow all investors to retain access to leveraged and inverse funds. The risks of such things are well documented and investors are warned adequately prior to making buy and sell orders. Allow us to invest how we feel is most beneficial for our own well being.
This rule is no longer applicable. Incorporated NYSE Rule Interpretations have been superseded by Temporary Dual FINRA-NYSE member Rule Series. Please consult the appropriate FINRA Rule.
/01 Automatic Money Market Fund Redemptions
Member organizations that establish an automatic money market fund redemption program for customers having both a securities and money fund account, wherein the
FINRA has enhanced its engagement with key stakeholders to provide greater transparency and foster dialogue that helps us better understand the industry and markets we regulate.
Examination Findings
Changes to FINRA Advisory Committees
Small Firm Helpline
Small Firm Report
Additional Small Firm Initiatives
Changes to FINRA Rulemaking Process
Changes to Engagement with Member Firms:
This month, we are marking the 10th anniversary of the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors—an important milestone for a critical service that FINRA provides to protect vulnerable investors and assist harmed investors. On this FINRA Unscripted podcast episode, we will be speaking with leaders from FINRA’s Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Team—Elizabeth Yoka, the manager of VAST Intake, and Michael Paskin, the manager of the VAST Investigations, to discuss the Helpline and its 10 years of protecting investors.
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FINRA seeks comment on proposed amendments to Rule 4210 (Margin Requirements) that would clarify and incorporate into the rule current interpretations regarding when issued and other extended settlement transactions, and provide relief to facilitate the application of the rule to these transactions.
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Complex financial products(Leveraged and inverse funds) are well explained in disclosures and everyone is well aware of the risks involved before investing in them. You should not have to be an accredited investor or go through special processes to have access to these types or investment options. We do not need additional rules and regulations on these types or products.
I use leveraged products as a small part of my portfolio to both hedge as well as enhance gains. I learned to use these leveraged products from the information provided to me on provider web sites well informed of the dangers "that these are not long term" investment strategies. I have gained from both short and long leveraged products.
We need to be able to Trade Leveraged ETNs that are more convenient to trade than Futures. Quality traders use these instruments for Volatility programs
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FINRA’s Renewal Program supports the collection and disbursement of fees related to the renewal of broker-dealer (BD) and investment adviser (IA) registrations, exempt reporting and notice filings with participating self-regulatory organizations (SRO) and jurisdictions. FINRA communicates information about renewal fees BD and IA firms owe via a Preliminary Statement in November, and
