Investing is about learning to manage risk. I dont think government should interfere.
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/
I want to choose what I want to invest and I understand the risk of these leveraged and inverse fund.
I really think it is my choice to invest in whatever I Want, I am responsible for the risk.
I oppose restriction to my investing choices I am well aware of the risk involved .
It is the investors free right to invest at risk. I oppose any restriction on freely investing.
I should have the right to invest in any legal investment as long as I know the risk.
I should be able to choose the public investments that are right for me. I understand the risks and rewards.
All investments carry risk. This is no different. Accordingly, investors should not be treated differently.
Let investors asses their own level of risk when it comes to leveraged investments.