before my broker would allow me to trade leveraged ETF's, I had to take a class and sign a risk disclosure form. this is more than sufficient to let me know about the risks associated with these types of investments. I should have the choice of what type of investments I own, not a government bureaucrat.
I use leveraged funds as just one part of a diverse portfolio. I understand the risks of investing in these funds and believe they should be available to all investors, not restricted. These funds are not unique in carrying risks-ordinary securities carry risk and reward that require knowledgeable investment strategies. Please don't place unnecessary burdens on these investments.
Please continue to allow individual investors to invest in leveraged and inverse investment products. I personally use them to hedge market risk in my portfolio. There is adequate safeguards and disclosures currently to alert investors to the inherent risk of these products. Individual investors should have similar options as large/commercial investors. Thanks
I oppose FINRA limiting the investments that I can choose for myself and my family. I am capable of understanding the risks involved with certain types of investments and can make decisions based on the amount of risk that I am willing to take on, Public investments should be just that, investments open to the public, not just the privileged few.
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.
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.
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.
Dear Sir/Madam:
I believe public investments should be available to all of the public. Investors know the risks of leveraged ETFs and decide if they are the right investments to invest.
Thus, it should be no restriction beside the warning document which the investors should read and sign to make sure they understand the risks of leveraged ETFS.
Thank you.
I am a Certified Financial Planner with 30 years of experience. These producs must be allowed to be traded by the open public. Any restriction is bad for the markets and the consumer. It is up to the consumer, not the government to make these decisions. There is more than enough information available to consumer regarding any potential risks. They can asses the risk themselves.
Just because some people don't understand the risks involved in owning leveraged ETFs is doesn't mean that everyone else shouldn't be able to invest in them. Some people don't understand the risks associated with driving a car, yet we still allow that. You can't fix stupid, stop trying.
