I'm writing to register my alarm that FINRA is considering restricting leveraged/inverse funds to only certain investors. This is wrong on many counts, as well as requiring classes or passing tests, which amount to hurdles for the public. Many people, self included, use these kinds of investments to increase returns knowing full well they involve extra risks. I believe we're on the cusp
Dear Sir or Mz, Please do not put into place any regulation or test which would impede a retail investors ability to trade leveraged index funds. Trading leveraged index funds such as ProShares funds is a convenient, easy way for a small investor to make a good living. There is always risk in any trading activity. This is well understood by the great majority of traders whether small or
The decision on whether or not an inverse or leveraged product be available to an investor ought to rest solely with the investor. Any investor who would be willing to use such products is well aware of the risks and can make their own financial decisions. These are complicated products that the retail trader would not use. To be able to properly invest in financial markets requires extensive
The Cyber and Analytics Unit (CAU) within FINRA’s Member Supervision program is highlighting the SEC’s recent amendments to Regulation S-P.[1] On May 15, 2024, the SEC announced the adoption of amendments designed to modernize and enhance the protection of consumer financial information by broadening the scope of information covered by Regulation S-P’s requirements and requiring covered institutions to (1) adopt an incident response program and (2) notify affected individuals whose sensitive customer information was, or is reasonably likely to have been, accessed or used without authorization.
I'm 10-15 years from retirement as a senior business systems analyst for over 25 years, with an M.B.A. and B.S. Psychology (thus, understand stats, metrics, patterns, cause & effect), who's spent the past 5 years studying financial markets and investing research, primarily so that I can retire sooner or better, but also to better understand economics, markets and business.
Mr. Rindell is Vice President of Learning, Talent and Organizational Development at FINRA, with responsibility for FINRA’s training and development programs.Prior to joining FINRA, Mr. Rindell led enterprise leadership development and executive coaching at Cigna and played a key role in enhancing performance management, advancing enterprise leadership development and revamping Cigna's
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On August 9, 1995, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to Article III, Section 35 of the NASD® Rules of Fair Practice and Section 8 of the Government Securities Rules (collectively, the Rules) to broaden the definitions of, and revise the
I am strongly opposed to this. This will limit the average investors capabilities to build wealth through incredible products only further exaggerating the wealth gap in the US causing a greater dependency on US citizen to rely on federal government financial programs.
I am a Series 7 & 66 holder, as well as a CFP. While I do not typically recommend leveraged or inverse funds for clients, I do use these funds personally and know other investors who do as well. They are high risk, but our brokerages issue required reading before allowing us to invest in these funds. I understand the risks of these funds and strongly desire to continue to use them as a
I'm not too sure who or what this was drafted for? Who is it either protecting or giving preferential status to?. Feels like an elitist program specifically designed for them cutting out every other Man and Woman. No regulation, free market.
