I oppose a retail ban on ETFs based on commodities because future trading is well beyond my risk tolerance as I've heard horror stories that are about bad futures investments. I would like to be able to invest in silver or gold and I wouldn't want to touch the futures market with a 10ft pole. I've had great success with Vix etf securities as I made a few hundred dollars just by
I vehemently oppose any restrictions you are considering on my right to invest in leverage funds and inverse funds. Let ME decide...don't decide for me. Don't discriminate against me if don't meet your criteria.
And don't make me go through a special test. I'm a big boy and can make my own decisions. I have made it all the way to 60 years of age
I feel that I am well aware of the particular risks and benefits that are involved in leveraged and inverse funds. In view of the ever changing policies of the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates and so-called "tightening" of their monetary strategies, I find it imperative that I have the flexibility to invest defensively. Leveraged and inverse funds allow me to have the
We currently have more than enough regulation of securities by federal and state authorities. Any reasonable person is capable of making their choice of investments. Investment options should be available for all Americans, not just the rich or those deemed appropriate or those qualifying under special approval. Is this not part of the American dream?
I don't need special training or
I am fully capable to make my own decisions regarding investments. Limiting public investments to a specific few people is directly contrary to the free market system. I am capable of educating myself and do not need a government agency creating a test to determine if I am ready. I do not need someone else to tell me what I am capable of, or if I understand the risks well enough to make good
There has never been a period in human history where more knowledge is readily available to the average person. In a time where in depth explanations of these products can be found within 30 seconds, not to mention detailed discussion boards, it's unreasonable to add more restrictions to retail investors.
You should be focusing on removing restrictions instead.
Leveraged and inverse
I am writing in strong opposition to this proposed rule. I and my advisors should be the ones to determine if investments are right for me, NOT the government regulators. I also should not have to pass a test before investing in public securities. I understand full well the risks and rewards of leveraged and inverse funds, and it is not up to the government to suggest or tell me otherwise. The
I use these so-called "complex" products to hedge my longs in various accounts at certain times I judge market risk to be high. How am I supposed to hedge my IRA without leveraged/inverse products or options? Is there some reason FINRA doesn't want me to hedge against a possible decline in the value of my long holdings? I am a very experienced investor, I'm a big girl and I
I have been managing my own investments, and trading leveraged and inverse funds for many, many years. "I", not regulators, should be allowed to invest in the products of my choice. I worked as a CPA for many, many years and consider myself to be well informed regarding leveraged and inverse funds. I am not trading on margin. I am using my own hard earned money for trading. Regulators
I have invested for many years in inverse and leveraged funds for my investment portfolio. I use them to hedge positions as well as enhancing returns. I should be able to invest at my own risk without permission from regulators. As a college graduate in math, I am able to understand this product! I should not have to go through a test to be able to invest In securities that are public. For my
