Regulators need to stop getting in the way of what they perceive as "risky" investments. With the internet age being in full swing, the general public is more informed than ever about investments. They can protect themselves about investment climates. It would be unfair to not let the general public being able to invest in the same instruments any other entity may be able to
I am opposed to regulators interfering or restricting my rights as an investor. I use ETFs like these to enhance returns and often times even to protect me from downside risk (i.e. buying a market leveraged inverse when my portfolio has had outsized returns). I feel the regulators job should be one to provide information so people understand the risk, I don't feel they should limit my
I apologize for the undoubtedly large number of submissions you are likely receiving from those simply looking to vent rather than actually comment on the specific matters in this notice. The scope of volume seen in trading is absolutely daunting, and I think the first question that should be asked regarding any information being collected is whether it is purely self-reported, or if there is
Dear Sir or Madam,
Please consider continuing the use of leveraged and inverse funds, especially those from ProShares. As a long time investor in both TQQQ and MVV, I am well aware of the risks and rewards of leveraging in both times of market appreciation and depreciation. The mentioned leveraged funds are another arrow in my quiver of diversification and ability to be financially independent
Lets replace all financial terms with fast food terms. To eat at fast food restaurants you must: Pass a health quiz Demonstrate a low BMI Receive a note from your doctor Attest to reading health journals Go through cooling off periods during which you cant eat You would never support a regulation like this. Let people make their own informed decisions you would say. Great, now apply this to
Dear FINRA, This attempted infantilization of the American public is a disgrace. The American dream is one of freedom. Freedom to make informed financial decisions to provide the best possible life for myself and my family. All of human knowledge is available for free online and yet somehow derivative instruments are so complex as to need regulation by the government? So only the elite can
Hello, I wholeheartedly support FINRA's step toward a vastly more transparent system. FINRA requests comment on whether FINRA should publish on the FINRA website short interest data for all equity securities (listed and unlisted). • Yes, absolutely all short interest data should be published. FINRA requests comment on whether the potential short interest enhancements discussed above would be
These rules changes seem to be helpful except for the "alternatively" found all over the place. Make all these rules in effect, no alternatives. FINRA should get all the information possible about any financial activity and make as much as possible of that information public. The originator of a short position should be on the hook for the short position. Currently, if a market maker
Please do not restrict the public's ability to utilize leveraged and inverse ETFs as investment vehicles. These instruments provide investors with great methods to hedge portfolios, enhance returns, and fine-tune an investment portfolio.
I frequently use these types of ETFs to mitgate downside risks, target specific sectors, and hedge against market risks.
In my view, the public
As a retail investor, I would like to even the playing field with institutional investors by allowing us the same access to information that they have, especially regarding short positions. Also, in addition to that, I would like short positions to have to be reported daily by no later than 30min after closing bell. This is MORE than enough time for them to calculate their total shorts taken that
