Leveraged and inverse funds are important part of risk management. These funds make it possible to use a small percentage of capital to risk manage the other side of a trade. There are plenty of SEC / FINRA regulation as well as documentation on investments to understand the risk. Should investors ignore reading the documents of any and all investments that is the investors choice.
I use leveraged and non-traditional investments to diversify and take measured risks in my portfolio. Individual investors are only risking their own funds. Individual investors have never posed a structural risk to the economy. No broker is pushing non-traditional or leveraged investments onto their customers, so the only people using them are those that have made the decision of their own will
Subject - Petition to FINRA opposing FINRAs proposal to restrict / stop trading in Leveraged ETFs / ETNs
I submit that the current controls of my broker when any investor invests in any leveraged ETFs / ETNs are adequate.
1. Every investor when trades in Leveraged ETFs / ETNs mandatorily signs the Designated Investments Agreement that clearly states the risk & the qualification
It has been a matter of great satisfaction over the years to see how the cost have decreased and the options have increased or individuals who personally invest. Much of this has arisen as a result of competition in the markets and individual investor interest.
It saddens me to learn that the FINRA is seriously considering regulations that would reverse this trend by limiting investors through
Public investments should be available to all investors, not just the privileged. I am capable to understanding the risks and making decisions on what is best for my portfolio. All financial decisions have risk, including doing nothing. There is sufficient information presently available in a variety of channels to educate the public of the risks which makes this legislation unnecessary and
Dear Regulators:
We should not be limiting funds to common investors. I have successfully used them to grow wealth and manage risk at same time. This should be a choice of clear risks mentioned upfront and a choice of investor to understand their risk versus additional processes that could limit common investor growth and investment opportunities.
Sincerely,
Russell Whaley
I do not believe that regulation should restrict the buying and selling of leveraged equities and etf's. It is made completely clear the risks involved in these when they are purchased and we acknowledge those risks prior to the sale. All equities, stocks and other such items are a risk. We are adults and do not need legislation controlling where and how we invest our money.
I submit that the current controls of the brokerage company when any investor invests in any leveraged ETFs / ETNs are adequate.
1. Every investor when trades in Leveraged ETFs / ETNs mandatorily signs the Designated Investments Agreement that clearly states the risk & the qualification
requirements.
2. Every time the investor places order of any Leverages ETFs / ETNs, the system
Please do not restrict the right to invest in leveraged ETFs.
I have a PhD and have published in economics journals, so I have some expertise in this area.
Investors are currently allowed to borrow up to 50% of the value of their investments, so it is already possible to achieve leverage through these vehicles. But when the value of those investments fall it can lead to margin calls that require
FINRA is right to have concerns about leveraged and inverse ETFs for retail investors trading on their own without a broker or advisor. Simple attestation and acknowledgement of risks with education is the answer. Investors are constantly told investing has risks and the primary focus should be on education of those risks without detrimental affects on broker dealers, brokers or advisors.
