I am deeply saddened by this new proposal, I have several investments in leveraged funds and I fully understand the risks involved.
Please don't put any restrictions and put our current investments at risk
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RE: comments about Reg. Notice 22-08 Many of my friends prefer using financial professionals, I prefer self-directed platforms. As an individual on a self-directed platform, I've become much more aware and capable of managing the risks for products like leveraged ETFs. My 20+ year experience with these instruments is positive and they do what they advertise. Their beauty is in their
Low cost leverage ETF can be a critical building block of risk controls for retail investors. Taking away leverage ETF would only limit the ability of retail investors to control their risk.
Investor protection is always important, but it's impossible to regulate all risks to the consumer out of the market. Freedom of choice should be paramount in free market economy with regulators focusing on the appropriate disclosure of risks.
As a professional advisor, I understand all the risks to my investments and therefore do not need regulation on what I can or cannot invest in. Individuals have different risk tolerances, and as such should have the freedom to match it.
Please do not make it more difficult for investors to use inverse ETFs. As with any investment, there are risks in using inverse ETFs. That said, investors like myself use these ETFs are a means of hedging risk.
Let American investors choose. We know the risks. We should have the freedom to choose. Please continue to demand FULL DISCLOSURE of all the risks and enhance education. Thank you.
I adamantly oppose any regulation that prohibits me from freely investing my money. Risk are inherent in investing and trying to tell me how much risk I can take is against the constitution and UnAmerican
A test is not necessary, the prospectus covers the risks.
Self-directed individual investors that understand the risks should have the opportunity to built diversified strategies, to not only speculate, but also generate income & hedge when appropriate.
