Furthering the divide between groups of citizens that are allowed to participate in capital markets and those who aren't will ultimately destroy the markets as it's slowly ripped apart. This is not the way to protect retail investors.
It poses a severe threat towards market fairness. It's like locking people in home because of Flu. Retail traders or investors should be able to freely choose whatever products that fit their trading strategies. Finance is NOT only for the rich or the privileged. We know what leveraged funds are. Also, the liquidity will be severely affected if passed.
I should have to right to invest in any public company/fund I want to without jumping through hoops.
I understand the risks of such investments and am comfortable with them. Taking away these investment options from me would be ridiculous
To The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), I want to continue having the ability to freely invest in a broad range of public securities designated as complex productsincluding the leveraged and inverse funds offered by ProShares. These "complex products" have enabled me to protect my retirement portfolio from severe financial losses. Perfect example: The current "
Everyone deserves the right to invest as they wish in whatever they choose without fear of being punished in any way.
I am a buy and hold investor. I might make 2 or 3 trades each year. I don't see any reason why I shouldn't be able to invest in leveraged funds with money I can afford to lose. I am 92 and have been investing for over 70 years. One learns much quicker from their mistakes than from government rules. I also started with nothing, now I am considered wealthy. I probably would
I retired as a CFP and have been investing my funds for over 50 yrs. I understand the risks involved and I would not be happy having my investment rights limited.
I do not support the proposed new regulations to leveraged and inverse ETFs. These investments give small investors access to tools that allow us to profit from certain moves in the market. Limiting access to these types of funds would further an unfair playing field in the market.
Leveraged fund are a key piece of my investment strategies. I am experienced enough to read and understand the risks and do not want any special measures imposed on me.
