Im writing to provide strong rebuke of FINRAs Regulatory Notice 22-08 and its attempt to limit investors/traders (I/Ts). What FINRA is proposing is tantamount to treating I/Ts like immature children. Its highly evident in the statement FINRA released: However, important regulatory concerns arise when investors trade complex products without understanding their unique characteristics and risks.
I have been investing since 1994; and got first into stock trading. However; after 2007, and especially when there were more funds available after 2011; it opened up the possibility to take advantage of fast/big drops, or trade of commodities; through a derivative fund. Even if they go against you; the prospectus and history charts allow investors to make decisions on whether historic contango/
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You not regulators should be able to choose the public
investments that are right for you and your family.
Public investments should be available to all of the public,
not just the privileged.
It is very important that you express your views in your own
wordsyour comments are more likely to be taken seriously
by FINRA if they reflect your own experience and perspective.
Not only do
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I should not regulators should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me and your family.
Public investments should be available to all of the public, not just the privileged!!!!
What I am talking about is a list of investments that may be at risk, such as ;
Target Date Funds
Non-Traditional Index Funds (Smart Beta + ESG)
Emerging Market Funds
High Yield Bond
