I would like to request that FINRA not restrict our ability to purchase leveraged and inverse funds.
Modern Portfolio Theory postulates that our main resource for profit is a function of risk. Almost any investment can have its risk dialed up or down to meet our financial needs.
So, it is prudent to allow all investors the ability to decide for themselves and take personal responsibility for
Common Sense is that when a small investor invests own money with no leverage, then what is wrong in buying the funds? Please worry about real big fish who consistently make money at cost of retail investors. We are fine without your concern.
This is a bunch of [REDACTED]. Just another obstacle the little guy has to face because of the brokerage industry and their friends at the Hedge Funds that use leverage 24/7. I know what I am doing with leveraged funds just like I know what the risks are when trading options. Please don't do this!
These rules seem to place an undue burden on me as an individual investor. I dont believe I should have to pass additional hurdles above and beyond what any other individual has to do. This country is founded on equal opportunity. That includes opportunity for success and failure. Anyone without the knowledge to invest in certain instruments would do so at their own peril. The existing
You not regulators should be able to choose the public
investments that are right for you and your family.
Public investments should be available to all of the public,
not just the privileged.
It is very important that you express your views in your own
wordsyour comments are more likely to be taken seriously
by FINRA if they reflect your own experience and perspective.
Not only do
I can take care of all investments without more onerous rules from the gov't. thank you.
Putting a capital requirement on freely trading leveraged etfs just adds another barrier to entry for lower income people to enter the stock market. All brokers already clearly state the risks when people trade these products so everyone should be able to determine for themselves whether its right for them. The stock market shouldnt just be a playground for the wealthy it should be for everyone.
Public investments should be available to all in society. And not left to a privalidged few. I do not need a nanny state regulatory authority imposing these measures on myself or other family members. I use these in a limited part of my portfolio from time to time for specific reasons. Therefore I do not agree with your reasoning for your over-reach consideration.
We do not need more governmental regulations especially under this illegitimate regime!!!!
Inverse funds serve an essential purpose as a hedge against severe market downturns. During the 2008-2009 crisis I lamented the fact that absolutely NOTHING in my investment portfolio increased in value. I urgently sought funds from other sources so as to be able to scoop up bargain stocks in which to invest at rock-bottom prices. After this debacle, I decided that it would be prudent to invest a
