Comments: -I do not think FINRA should propose limits that may restrict our access to L&I Funds or to disqualify us from trading L&I Funds or other "complex products". Regarding myself, I am an individual investor. I have good understanding of whole economy, market and fundamentals of equities and ETFs. I have MBA degree from Carnegie Mellon University business school. I
Subject: Investors ability to trade "complex products" - including leveraged and inverse funds (L&I Funds)
Dear Regulators,
I am Janakiraman Chandrasekaran, 59 years old and I like to voice my opinion regarding your proposal on limiting access to Leveraged and Inverse ETFs (complex products).
Educated Investor: I like to inform you that I am an educated investor in
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. Not only I think I have the right to share my views, but I trust the regulators will hear my concern and my right into consideration in deciding whether to move forward! Thank you for taking action. LIST OF INVESTMENTS THAT
I not regulators 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 currently invest in the following:
Target Date Funds
Non-Traditional Index Funds (Smart Beta + ESG)
Emerging Market Funds
High Yield Bond Funds
Closed-end Funds
Commodity Funds
Cryptocurrency
Dear Regulator,
I have been a retail investor for years and found that Leveraged ETFs are not as risky as many have been led to believe. I have been able to post gains whether the market is up or down using very basic strategies. Taking away my right to choose what I invest in (especially ETFs)and making me run a gauntlet that I may not successfully navigate makes no sense. There are many other
Inverse and leveraged securities are critical to an investor's ability to hedge portfolios and/or have an opportunity to make money in down or volatile markets, such as the one we are in right now. Without these ETFs, the only options we have for hedging are buying puts or short selling, which is infinitely more dangerous to the retail trader than owning an inverse/leveraged fund. By taking
During its July 12 and 13 meeting, the FINRA Board of Governors Re-elected Eric Noll as chair, re-appointed public governors Deborah Bailey, Lisa Fairfax and Maureen Jensen, and approved three rulemaking items.
Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are two of the most common ways for Americans to invest. These investment products have some important similarities, but they also have key differences.
FINRA Requests Comment on a Proposed Supplemental Schedule for Inventory Positions
Money market funds are mutual funds that invest in assets that are generally easy to convert to cash. Because money market funds are managed with the goal of providing low volatility and principal stability, they’re often used by investors who want a safe place to store their money short term while also earning interest.
