When Regulation NMS was adopted, the SEC and market observers did not recognize ex-clearing as a significant loophole. In the original crafting of Regulation SHO (implemented in 2005), the industry told the SEC that ex-cleared trades were "rare". As such ex-cleared trades were exempt from much of the short selling regulations. Dark pool trades (ATS and OTC) in 2021 now make up a
I'm an individual investor who trades leveraged products and options on an almost daily basis. Leveraged products and options have become the cornerstone of my investment strategy and provide the income stream I need to live on in my retirement. I've spent over 12 years as an active investor and have put the time and effort into learning how such products work using all the
I feel that I, not regulators, should have the right to choose the public investments that's best for my family. Publix investment s should be available to all the public, not just the privileged.
I should not have to pass a test in order to invest in public securities, including cryptoocurrency. I am capable of understanding the risk in these types of investments. And I can also
Dear FINRA, Both leveraged & inverse ETFs are an important part of my hedging strategy as a retail investor & trader. I do understand your concern for protecting an average investor. But the issuers adequately explain their unusual risk characteristic & I have been able to successfully build my portfolio with these ETFs included. I specifically use a forward & an
What is deemed "complex"????....A regulators job is to ensure proper disclosure and the integrity of what they regulate. Risk is part of investing/ markets and consumers deserve innovative products to choose from. To some Bitcoin is complex. Do not take innovation out of our financial markets. Investors want the "freedom to choose" from a variety of products
I have an investment/finance degree and have managed investments for numerous years including stocks, bonds, options, futures contracts, etfs, leveraged etfs and inverse leveraged etfs. I do understand risks involved with leveraged and inverse funds and accept those risks. By limiting investment transactions through this regulation WILL take away market efficiency. By taking away market
Inverse and leveraged funds are an important part of the market as it allows retail investors like myself to take part in products that are normally not available to us. The ability to hedge against certain products, market segments, or scenarios should not be limited by a regulatory body. I agree the complexity of these funds and their risks should be well understood by anyone who invests in
I oppose the regulatory requirement proposed by FINRA, in particular a cooling off period and net worth requirement. I currently used leveraged ETFs to enhance returns (fully understanding the downside risks) and I use them as a limited part of my overall portfolio. I'm fully capable of understanding leveraged and inverse leveraged funds and their risks. If FINRA imposes regulations,
To my knowledge, public investments are available to all of the public, not just the privileged and I oppose your restrictions on my right to invest. I am aware that all investments come with a certain degree of risk, especially when you combine normal risk with the lack of transparency, T2 trading platform, recent rumors of Market Manipulation, Dark Pools, Fails to Deliver etc. I selectively
Retail traders should have equal access to complex investments as institutional/professional traders.
Educating investors of risk through simple disclosures is important and a fair requirement before permitting trading. Any threshold test should be minimal and easily met (including for those with English as a second language). Have faith in the investor to understand the risks and manage their
