I would like to go on record that I am opposed to any regulations and prohibit or limit my ability to buy public investments. Every individual should perform a level of Due Diligence that they feel comfortable with. This risk provided by leveraged or inverse funds is no greater than the risk for any other equity.
Do not restrict the trading of leveraged and inverse ETFs. These are valuable tools in an investor's toolbox that help to hedge against certain kinds of risk. They also simplify the process of gaining credit and cap the risk exposure in the process.
Show some restraint and stop trying to restrain those of us using these tools.
I have been investing in leveraged funds for many years, any investment has risk, leveraged funds carry less risk than many individual stocks that have no such requirement as they are a balance of many stocks which is better than someone who invests too much in a specific stock.
It would be detrimental for the investors to limit their access to leveraged funds. Most investors know the risk of these funds and brokerages are doing a good job of making sure that investors know the risk before they invest in these ETFs. Putting limitations on who can and cannot trade these funds would only help the few.
There is no further need for the government to >further< limit my access to leveraged investment funds. Information on the risks is made available to investors and it clearly lays out the uses and risks of these investment products. I(we) do not need further government intrusion into this area of our personal investment decision making and choices.
I should be able to choose my own public investments and
not a disinterested party.
I have traded leveraged investments for over 10 years and understand the risk involved - and with today's volatile markets it enables me to better control potential wild market swings without risking a large amount of capital..
Im more than capable of analyzing risk and choosing what investment opportunities to pursue. Government agencies should not restrict investment opportunities or make access to them more difficult through needless testing, cooling off periods, or be forced to explain my understanding of the investment and the associated risks.
Investors should be able to choose their own investments, regardless of the risk. They bear their own responsibility. SEC should not limit an investors ability to choose their own investments. We know every investment bears risks, and there is plenty of research and information available for investors to make their own decisions for themselves and their families.
The ability to freely buy inverse funds is absolutely crucial for investors, as they are among the best things that can protect against a down market. It's a given that ALL investments have risks, and many investors, including myself are well aware of the risks we CHOOSE to take. I strongly OPPOSE these restrictions.
Comments: Those of us who are not long term investors and prefer to take risks. obviously understanding the risks, should not be negatively effected by those whose lose their money and want to blame someone else. The government tries to control everything we do because of a few. Please stop the nonsense.
