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I want to choose the investments that are right for me. It is not for regulators to make this decision. I understand the risks of leveraged and inverse funds and weigh these risks in determining how much money I should invest in such funds. I enhanced my overall returns when I held such funds and sold them when I considered it appropriate to do so. If regulators step in and reduce access to these
Hello, I wanted to make my voice heard re this issue.
I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and my family. Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged.
I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. I am capable of
I completely disagree with the proposed regulations to impose restriction or any limitations on my ability to invest in leveraged or inverse leveraged funds. The risks associated with these investments, like any other investment vehicle, are clearly detailed in the Prospectus documents which are readily available to the public. I oppose Government regulators imposing what I view as arbitrary and
Risk is associated with everything in life, such as driving a vehicle, going to college or entering the workforce, or even accepting a job promotion. We make decisions such as requiring auto or home owner insurance. If I already understand the amount of risk of my investments, I do not need an exam to tell me how to invest. By maximizing my return on a diversified leveraged fund (such as UPRO -
As an individual investor I shouldn't have to go through any special process like passing a test before I can invest in public securities, like leveraged and inverse funds. I am
capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds and their risks. If I am not familiar with the investments then that risk lies solely with me. I can enlist the help of professional management if/ when needed
I should have the right to be able to choose the public investment that suits me. It would be unfair that public investment should be open to all members of the public, not just the privileged. I understand the risks of leveraged and inverse funds in my investing process. I'm also operating while I can take the risk myself, and regulators don't need to impose restrictions.
(a) Definitions
(1) “Corporate debt security” means a debt security that is United States (“U.S.”) dollar-denominated and issued by a U.S. or foreign private issuer, including a Securitized Product as defined in Rule 6710(m). “Corporate debt security” does not include a Money Market Instrument as defined in Rule 6710(o).
(2) "Selling syndicate" means any syndicate formed in
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I would like to request that FINRA not restrict our ability to purchase leveraged and inverse funds.
Modern Portfolio Theory postulates that our main resource for profit is a function of risk. Almost any investment can have its risk dialed up or down to meet our financial needs.
So, it is prudent to allow all investors the ability to decide for themselves and take personal responsibility for
