I have invested for over twenty years. In the beginning I did not know much, but I learned. Did I make mistakes? Sure. But I knew there were risks. As long as someone can document that they understand investing involves risk and loss, they should be able to invest in any legal arrangement. To not allow or to put up barriers to entry, would just be forcing the younger and poorer to stay un-
The government should not be adding more burdens/hurdles to managing ones finances. We do not need more red tape or more paternalism from the government preventing investors from having access to funds such as these. And given the risk of these funds are lower than a large number of stocks the investor might otherwise buy (or such legislation might drive more investors into options) this will
I am an individual investor who has been investing in the stock market for over 40 years. I routinely utilize leveraged and inverse products to achieve my investment goals and hedge my investment risks. I am fully aware of the way in which these products operate and the risks inherent in utilizing them. My investment strategies would be severely compromised were these products no longer freely
Comments: Restricting an investor's access to investment products will only put them at a disadvantage. These tools fit into a number of viable investment strategies, and can be useful to hedge a portfolio to mitigate risk. Having higher net worth doesn't not necessarily make someone a more intelligent, qualified investor. Providing information and making investors aware of
I strongly believe in freedom of trading/investing. There is not much knowledge to have about inverse and other complex ETFs...I dont know how regulators can think this poses risk to public. What poses the risk is limitation of choices for investors. The less choice, the less opportunity to hedge and more losses as a result. For this reason, i ask regulators not to enact this regulation.
I should have the right to choose my investments as I wish. There is no reason to restrict me from investing in Cryptocurrency funds. I understand the risks involved just like I understand the risks in trading options, which I also do daily. Cryptocurrency funds are an important part of my balanced portfolio designed to achieve my financial objectives. I object to having restrictions placed on my
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Comments: I understand and use the leveraged and inverse funds of Direxion to protect and hedge my other investments .Limiting my access in any way is foolish. I find the disclosures of risks, transparency and education provided is excellent with the funds at Direxion. I find Fidelity brokerage also adds a very protective layer by requiring users sign off on their understanding of the risks of
I oppose any restrictions that would limit or prevent my ability to trade leveraged or inverse funds as part of my investment and trading strategy. These instruments provide a means to hedge investments in volatile market conditions. Investing in the market in general requires accepting a certain level of risk and I understand the risks associated with leveraged and inverse funds. Therefore, I do
Comments: The education around the risks of these products has been openly communicated to me and other investors. Investing in any of these products is the sole risk of the investor. Many want to stay away from them. For me, it provides a great opportunity for my investment goals. These products cater to a unique need in the market and preventing anyone with those investment goals from accessing
