Leveraged and inverse funds are an important tool used for investment strategies, especially for hedging other investments. Taking away these options would be stealing from the little guy to give to the big guys. Absolutely ridiculous.
Imposing undue burdens on retail to access these funds limits our ability to hedge positions dynamically and responsibly. You're either creating additional barriers to entry or encouraging the assumption of more risk for self directed investors by making cumbersome access to these instruments.
I oppose any restrictions to my right to invest in public investments with my money.
I value my right to make my own responsible investment decisions without unnecessary regulatory trading restrictions & regulation. Please leave my risk taking choices alone!
The type of products able to be traded by retail shouldn’t be limited. Disclosures on inverse and leveraged funds are ok, but restrictions on trading will make markets less fair as hedge funds and banks would still be able to trade the products.
The same goes for options. I went out and spent the time and effort to understand various complex options strategies. I should not be punished for the
No need to babysit investors
Individuals should have the right to invest their money in whatever types of securities they feel most comfortable purchasing. Unnecessary regulation of securities prevents people from having the opportunity to invest in a way that makes the most sense for their future.
I am 71 years old. I have been investing in stocks bonds and especially ETFs since I was 31. My experience is that leveraged ETFs an inverse leverage ETFS Have allowed me to safely invest for 40 years. Without these investment options I believe my long-term financial situation in retirement is at risk. I understand the risks of these investments and invest wisely. I dont need help from regulators
Narrowing down those who can invest in certain instruments to only those who have a certain net worth or putting other logistical challenges which only people of a certain class can engage in is classism. Just because someone has a lower networth does not necessarily mean they have the inability to discern important investment strategies. Furthermore, if an investment vehicle, however "
