Just found out about the proposed restrictions being considered regarding leveraged/inverse investments. My wife and I are retired and utilize products of this type on a limited but regular basis in attempt to protect and improve our retirement income and sources... just like the large and politically connected trading companies. It is absolutely necessary in this messed up economic and political
Dear FINRA Regulators, I write to express my objection to proposed Rule #S7-24-15. I should not have to be a member of an elite privileged group to use public investments like leveraged and inverse funds. These investment vehicles have been an integral, but limited part of my hedged portfolio. Depriving me of that choice does not reduce my risk but increases it. I have used leveraged and inverse
These enhancements/improvements are absolutely necessary. What's currently being allowed is borderline criminal, and without proper accountability, shareholders are being placed at excessive risk. The current regulatory conditions and enforcement are clearly insufficient, leaving investors/shareholders at higher risk, thus requiring better information in order to make decisions about the
Mr. Chairman, there is no doubt financial fraud aimed at older Americans is real. Results from a recent FINRA survey confirm this disturbing fact.
Executive Summary
NASD is concerned about the number of increasingly complex products that are being introduced to the market in response to the demand for higher returns or yield. Some of these products have unique features that may not be well understood by investors or registered persons. Others raise concerns about suitability and potential conflicts of interest. While NASD has and will
The availability of complex products and options can potentially expand the investment opportunities for retail investors and, if properly understood, offer favorable investment outcomes (e.g., enhancing returns, limiting losses or improving diversification). However, important regulatory concerns arise when investors trade complex products without understanding their unique characteristics and
The Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud and Sanctions section of the 2023 Report on FINRA’s Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations and related considerations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Leveraged ETF/ETNs pose risks that some retail investors do not understand. As such, broker-dealers should conduct due diligence before allowing customers to purchase Leveraged ETFs. However, such due diligence should be similar to that of mid-level options trading authority. My advisory firm is in the process of launching a hedge fund which utilizes Leveraged ETFs as a part of a risk-managed
The proposals put forward are a solution in search of a problem. Leave Retail Investors alone. Retail Investors do not want, nor do we need, your "protection". Government regulation already restricts the general public from certain investments with the accredited investor rules, we do not need additional prohibitions placed upon us. It is difficult for me to believe that there
I am strongly opposed any additional regulations to leveraged and inverse securities. All investments have an element of risk; by requiring a list of pre-requisites to trading these securities, you decrease the investor base with access which could add to increased volatility as well as making the acquisition and disposition of said securities much more difficult. Additionally, further
