I bought inverse ETF during pandemic to hedge against the market downturn risk and back then there were no restrictions. Now given the huge risk in the market, Id like to have the same ability to hedge my portfolio against the risk in the current market environment so in a health market, short sales or inverse ETFs balance the risk.
As a small independent retail investor I find leveraged and inverse funds a valuable tool in hedging my investments. They enable me to ride out ups and downs of the market without having to sell, short, and/or rebuy securities in turbulent times. Such funds are an invaluable asset, and access to them should not be denied, or limited to high net worth, professionals.
Hello, This is a good movement to stop all leveraged ETFs. I have lost lot of money in the past in investing these leveraged ETFs. I would also request Government to stop all options trading and short selling. Government should audit upgrades an downgrades done by big banks. They are doing it without any proper justifications. Thank you.
The risks and benefits of leveraged ETFs are well known to investors. I should be able to invest in a product that I research and feel comfortable investing in. If we regulate leveraged etfs, what about regulating home purchasing (5x leverage) or the actions of Wall Street.. where large players can easily manipulate single stocks through short selling or otherwise?
Comments: This isn't how you "protrct" investors. This is only going to further the point market cynics make that you're rigging the game in favor of the rich and Wall Street. Focus on education and guidance by brokers instead of just walling off a market segment. The proposed rule is nothing short of government overreach. This is not how a "free market" works.
I employ a mix of stocks, and both leveraged and non-leveraged ETFs to achieve investment goals for over 10 years. ETFs provide a facile means to establish both long and short positions when markets reach extreme levels. Non availability of inverse and leveraged ETFs would make establishing planned portfolio positions difficult, if not impossible.
As long as it’s possible to sell a share short and mark it long, any additional reporting visibility and/or frequency will be diluted by fraudulent data. Delivery of shares at settlement should be a requirement. Failing to deliver a security sold and NEVER EVER having to deliver it is criminal and theft. Transparency is everything. [REDACTED]
Comments:In a capitalst society such as ours, I see no reason to regulate leveraged & inverse ETF's. They are simpler than shorting stocks or using put's & calls. I have found that they correlate to their 1X base very close. Their usually is no limitations even in a retirement account. Please, please we don't need this senseless regualation. Thank you, Roger Smith
I have been using leveraged & inverse ETF for several years. I understand the risks involved. These ETFs allow me to profit with the large players. The inverse ETF allow me to effectively short equities inside my IRA. I have a self directed IRA. Removing the ability to use leveraged & inverse ETFs will reduce my investment gains
SEC proposed rule s7-7-24-15 would create an environment would remove the abilities to protect long term investments through a short term volatile environment. The rule would ultimately create additional volatility in the equities markets by eliminating the open access to inverse funds to the open market. I strongly recommend against adopting this rule.
