Anybody should be able to invest in what ever way they see fit. They know the risks and they know they need to research or find a competent money manager to help them. Its a gamble just like living.
The Communications with the Public topic of the 2025 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (the Report) informs member firms’ compliance programs by providing annual insights from FINRA’s ongoing regulatory operations, including (1) regulatory obligations, (2) findings and effective practices, and (3) additional resources.
Leveraged and inverse funds are important to my investment strategies. they help me protect (hedge) my investments and seek enhanced returns. Also I understand the risk and is only limited part of my overall portfolio.
Let me make the decisions about my finances. I am fully aware of the risks and fully capable of absorbing losses if they occur. I don't need regulators second guessing a situation only I can be aware of.
I taught myself how to invest by reading and learning from the experts. I don't need an agency telling what I should or shouldn't invest I'm smart enough to limit my risk when I'm investing.
I have enough net worth, risk taking capability and knowledge to trade complex securities. Everyone should have the right to trade in a free market. Not sure who you think is stupid to not be able to trade.
Restricting individual right to invest in funds or any legal investment is not in the best interest of American citizens. Requiring a test of some sort or sign off on the risk involved would be a better option to address these concerns.
I am quite capable of making my own decisions thank you very much. If I want to invest MY money in staid and safe vehicles I will, if I want to take a bit more risk, that is MY choice.
The proposed regulations to protect investors from high risk investment options are not in my best interest. Better to have investor warnings when purchasing them but not specific requirements based on knowledge or net worth.
We have always had the ability to trade stocks and funds that we have determined to trade. We understand the risks and if people don't then they just need to take responsibility for our trading or not trade at all.
