There is a lot covered here, it is obvious that some steps toward better transparency are at work. The simple fact of the matter is that there systemic issues with the creation of shares to borrow based on future volumes, failures to deliver, and shorting in general. While appreciated, and needed, the solutions to these do not lie in the resolution of transparency alone. Removing the capability
All short interest and FTDs need to be reported on a daily basis. Individual investors deserve to know what is going on with their stocks, especially when the entire system is computerized.
I think for a fair and free market it is important that all short positions are reported, why does one side need to be reported but not the other. Let's make it a fair table.
Yes on 21-19 we all need more transparency in short positions and FTD data. In real time would be nice to truly make it a fair and free market.
The lack of transparency with short interest is triggering a crisis of confidence in the US markets. The uncertainty regarding systemic risk is creating a systemic risk in and of itself. The crisis is just beginning.
Leveraged and inverse funds are a valuable tool for maximizing
short term gains and protecting your portfolio in volatile markets. I understand the concerns but I think it's a big overreach restrict the use of these funds by individuals.
Why would you limit my investment choices. Please keep out of limiting my ability to short the market through ProShares. You are unamerican to even consider limiting my choices/
Enhanced reporting on short sales in a timely manner is long overdue. These new rules can and will create a healthier market, far from perfect, but better than yesterday.
No more FTD. T-0 settlement, show real short interest in live, no more dark pool, if there should be a fine then fine them multi-trillion of dollars of jail time.
I know what I am doing. I know and accept the downside risk. The leverage of these securities means I do not need to use expensive margin debt or enter into risky short sales. I am delighted with these products.
