Dear FINRA,
My comment is in response to FINRA Regulatory Notice #22-08. I believe we as public investors should be able to decide how we invest our money. I am capable of understanding leveraged and inverse funds without having to go through and special process to use them. I have been using leveraged and inverse funds since 2009. They have immensely helped me in my retirement strategy. In
I disagree with the proposed rule in FINRA Regulatory Notice #22-08. 1. I should be able to invest in public securities as an individual investor, including leveraged and inverse funds without any barriers. 2. Brokerages can provide disclaimers, notices, and education to individuals however, these should not be a condition for investment or used as a barrier to entry. 3. Regulatory oversight
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
On May 31, 1983, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") approved an amendment to the Association's rules rescinding the Policy of the Board of Governors — Venture Capital and Other Investments by Broker/Dealers Prior to Public Offerings ("Venture Capital Policy"). Simultaneously, the SEC approved an amendment to
Hello FINRA,
I oppose the proposed restrictions on my rights to invest. While I appreciate your concern for the safety of my investments, I am fully aware of the risks involved when purchasing leveraged or inverse funds.
Leverage is a useful financial tool used by almost every financial institute in America, and I don't see any reason why I should be barred from using it.
Leverage can be
Dear FINRA,
I think the current rules for investors are sufficient and there should not be more regulations placed on people in making investment decisions. I believe the vast majority of investors understand the risks of being in the market. Leveraged investments and those for accredited investors provided needed capital and are valuable tools in managing risk in a portfolio. Investors do not
Dear FINRA,
My comment is in response to FINRA Regulatory Notice #22-08. As an investor, I believe we should be able to decide and choose the public investment options that are right for me and my family. I am capable of understanding how the leveraged and inverse funds work without having to go through a special process to utilize them.
I have been using leveraged funds since 2012 and they have
I am completely opposed to any partial or complete restrictions on the right to invest in any public investments. I have been investing in the leveraged/inverse funds for portfolio hedging and have not found them to be any extra risky than regular funds as long as normal risk management process using proper stop loss is followed.
Leveraged and inverse funds are very important for small investors
I strongly oppose any restriction to invest in leveraged and inverse funds.
Anyone should be FREE to make their own decisions and take their own risk for any investment one deems appropriate for their circumstances.
Leverage and inverse funds are an excellent tool to hedge against stocks and market risk and also to enhance returns in the short run as well as in the long run.
Implementing
There are already several messages and warnings that brokerages give before allowing individual investors to invest in complex funds, specifically leveraged funds. It's a really bad idea to restrict these purchases. All this will do is incentivize people to take higher risk approaches at leveraged investing which primarily involves margin purchases or investing on debt. This could result
The last thing investors need is more bureaucracy between us and our desired investments. Publicly traded investments and brokerages already provide substantial disclosures and education for those looking to improve their investment returns. No one stumbles upon inverse, leveraged, or other specialty ETFs or other trading vehicles. We have identified a specific need or opportunity, and seek out
